About the Keary Surname

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

The meaning behind Keary

Many Keary families will find their roots under Carey, the form most records use. The name is generally explained as “Descendant of Ciardha ("dark")”.

Spelling and variants

Records show Keary as one of the forms Carey took over time. You may also find the name written Cary and O'Carey.

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