Duffy (surname)

Duffy (surname)

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Duffy is a surname of Irish origin. It comes from the original Irish name Ó Dubhthaigh, meaning descendant or grandson of Dubhthach. Dubhthach was an Old Irish first name meaning "Dark one". It may refer to:

Irish

  • Charles Gavan Duffy, Irish nationalist poet, later Australian colonial politician
  • Eamon Duffy, historian
  • Gabriel Duffy, Irish writer
  • George Gavan Duffy, Irish politician
  • James Duffy (Irish publisher), an Irish publisher of Nationalist and Roman Catholic books, bibles and religious texts
  • James Duffy (VC), Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross in 1917
  • Jim Duffy (journalist), author, political commentator, and Irish advisor to Australia's Republic Advisory Committee
  • Joe Duffy, Irish radio personality
  • Joseph Duffy (bishop), Irish Catholic bishop
  • Keith Duffy, Irish musician from Boyzone
  • Martin Duffy, Irish filmmaker and writer
  • Mik Duffy, Irish filmmaker and journalist on film
  • Thomas Duffy (VC) (1805-1858), Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross in 1857
  • Sean Patrick Duffy, High ranking I.R.A member

Australians

New Zealand

  • Ron Duffy, New Zealand rugby league footballer

Scottish

Welsh

English

North Americans

O'Duffy

Duffey

See also


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