Maher Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Maher name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Maher name
Maher comes from Ó Meachair, "descendant of Meachar", a personal name thought to mean "hospitable". The family were lords of Ikerrin in north County Tipperary, and the name remains most common in Tipperary, Kilkenny and Laois. In Ireland it is usually pronounced "Mar", and Meagher, as in the Young Irelander Thomas Francis Meagher, is the other main spelling.
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This overview covers the Maher name in Ireland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, England and Australia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Maher name FAQ
What does the Maher name mean?
Descendant of Meachar ("hospitable"). Common variants include Meagher, O'Meagher, Mahar.
Where does the Maher surname come from?
It originates in Ireland, and is also found in the United States, England and Australia.
Is there a Maher coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Maher crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Maher coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).