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Irish surname

Fitzgerald

Son of Gerald

Patronymic surname (from a father's name)

"Fitz", from Anglo-Norman "fils" (son), plus the Germanic name Gerald - a Norman-Irish family name, not native Gaelic.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the surname Fitzgerald mean?

Son of Gerald. "Fitz", from Anglo-Norman "fils" (son), plus the Germanic name Gerald - a Norman-Irish family name, not native Gaelic.

Is Fitzgerald a common surname?

Fitzgerald is a Irish-origin surname. Popularity varies widely by country and region, and the same surname can be common in one place and rare in another.

Can two families with the same surname be unrelated?

Yes. Surnames, especially occupational and descriptive ones like this, were often adopted independently by many unrelated families who happened to share a trade, appearance, or location.

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