The Farrell Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Farrell, its origins in Ireland, and the story behind a Farrell family crest.
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Origin of the Farrell name
Farrell comes from Ó Fearghail, "descendant of Fearghal", a personal name meaning "man of valour". The O'Farrells were lords of Annaly in County Longford, where their seat gave its name to the town of Longford, Longphort Uí Fhearghail. The surname remains numerous in Longford and throughout the Irish midlands.
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Farrell name FAQ
What does the Farrell name mean?
Descendant of Fearghal, "man of valour". Common variants include O'Farrell, Ferrall, Farrelly.
Where does the Farrell surname come from?
It originates in Ireland, and is also found in the United States, England and Australia.
Is there a Farrell coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Farrell crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Farrell coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).