The Irish surname Neary Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Náradhaigh meaning “descendant of Náradhach,” a byname meaning “modest.” The name Neary is chiefly found in counties Kilkenny, Mayo and Roscommon. The first known recording of the surname may be that of Father Nicholas O'Naraighe, at the Irish College, St. Etienne, France, in the years 1503 - 1508. A notable bearer of the name is Archbishop Michael Neary the current Archbishop of Tuam in the west of Ireland who is from county Mayo.
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