Casey (surname)

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Casey is a common variation of the Irish Gaelic Cathasaigh/Cathaiseach, meaning "vigilant" or "watchful".[1] At least six different septs used this name, primarily in the counties of Cork and Dublin.

MeaningVigilant or watchful
Region of originIreland
Variant formsCaissie
O'Casey
O'Cathasaigh
MacCasey
O'Casaigh
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Casey
LanguageOld Irish
(Anglicized)
Origin
MeaningVigilant or watchful
Region of originIreland
Other names
Variant formsCaissie
O'Casey
O'Cathasaigh
MacCasey
O'Casaigh
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People with the surname Casey include:

Vincent Casey (1979), typical Casey

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