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Geary

Geary (name) means a surname with several separate origins across Irish, English, and German family lines.

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A surname with several separate origins across Irish, English, and German family lines.

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In plain EnglishA surname whose meaning depends on which country's family line it traces back to.

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Etymology

As an Irish surname it comes from Ó Gadhra, linked to a word for "hound"; as an English surname it can derive from a word for "spear" or a Middle English word meaning "unpredictable"; as a German surname it is linked to Gehring or Gehrig.

Origin: Middle English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Geary” mean?

The word “Geary” means a surname with several separate origins across Irish, English, and German family lines. In plain terms, a surname whose meaning depends on which country's family line it traces back to.

What part of speech is “Geary”?

“Geary” is a name.

Where does the word “Geary” come from?

The word “Geary” comes from Middle English.

What is the meaning of Geary?

"Geary" (name) means a surname with several separate origins across Irish, English, and German family lines.

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