Fohilly: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

Seen on a birth certificate or a ship's manifest, Fohilly is usually a form of Foley. Name scholars give the meaning as “Descendant of Foghlaidh ("plunderer")”.

How the spelling arose

Fohilly is listed among the recognised spellings of Foley. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. Related forms: O'Foley and Fowley.

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Foley surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

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