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O' doherty History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of O' doherty
What does the name O' doherty mean?
The original Gaelic versions of today's Irish names demonstrate a proud, ancient past.
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The original Gaelic form of the name O' doherty is Ó Dochartaigh, from the word "dochartach," which means hurtful or obstructive 1 and in this case, it would be termed as a nickname.
Early Origins of the O' doherty family
The surname O' doherty was first found in at Inishowen, in the barony of Raphoe, in County Donegal, where they were a large and influential sept, and were kin to the O'Donnells.
They were one of the principal Irish clans to resist the Norman invasion of 1170 and were known as the Lords of Innishowen directly descended from the distinguished Irish General King Niall of the Nine Hostages, who was descended from the Heremon line of Irish Kings.
The MacDevitts, who exist in large numbers in Inishowen, are descended from