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Rafferty Irish Coat of Arms

The Irish family name Rafferty traces back to the west of Ireland (counties Donegal, Sligo, and Derry).

It is derived from the old Gaelic "O'Raithbheartaigh" and the words "rath" and "bheartach," meaning prosperity wielder.

Malone Irish Coat of Arms

The surname Malone originates from the Irish "Mael Eòin," meaning a servant of Saint John. The family name was first found in County Offaly. The well-known song "Molly Malone" (also named "In Dublin's Fair City" or "Cockles and Mussels") is a much-loved ballad of Dublin City.

Kennedy Coat of Arms

The surname Kennedy, also O'Kennedy, is one of Ireland’s most widespread and ancient surnames, originating in the province of Munster, in southwest Ireland. The Irish surname takes its name from the High-King Brian Boru’s Nephew, Kennedy.

The Gaelic version, Ó Cinnéide, translates to ‘descendant of Cinnéidigh’. Cinnéide is Gaelic for ‘helmeted head.’ It is believed that Cinnéide was the first Irish warrior to wear a helmet whilst battling against the Vikings. The Kennedy coat of arms features three helmets, representing the bravery and strength of the Kennedys through the ages.

The most famous Kennedy of Irish lineage is the late U.S. President John F. Kennedy, whose ancestors came from county Wexford. Today, the Kennedy name is often found in Irish communities in Ireland and abroad, evidence of the enduring legacy of this ancient Irish clan.

McDevitt Coat of Arms

McDevitt (or"Mac Daibheid" in native Gaelic) is an Irish surname meaning "son of David." The name reflects a link to the biblical King David, renowned for his leadership and knowledge.

There are a variety of spellings of this family name, such as McDavitt and McDevitt, as well as the variants of McDaid, McDade, and McDavid

The McDevitt surname originates in the northwest of Ireland, in Counties Donegal and Derry, and is a member of the larger Doherty clan who settled in the Northern province of Ulster.

Today, McDevitt remains a common family name among those of Irish descent, and the McDevitt's have spread throughout Ireland, as well as the U.K., Canada, the U.S., and Australia. The Stag on the coat of arms represents policy, peace, and harmony, encapsulating the essence of the McDevitt spirit.