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Irish Surname - Buckley

The Irish surname Buckley is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Buachalla, meaning "descendant of Buachall". The name Buachall is derived from the Gaelic word buachaill, meaning "cowherd" or "boy".

The Irish surname Buckley is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Buachalla, meaning "descendant of Buachall". The name Buachall is derived from the Gaelic word buachaill, meaning "cowherd" or "boy".

Buckley is a common surname in Ireland, particularly in the provinces of Munster and Connacht. It is also found in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, where many Irish immigrants settled.

Notable individuals with the surname Buckley and its variations include:

Variations of the surname Buckley

Variations of the Buckley surname include Buckly, Boughley, Bockley, and Boukley. Buckly is a common variant spelling of Buckley, while Boughley, Bockley, and Boukley are all English variants of the name. The Buckley surname is most common in counties Cork and Limerick in Ireland.

Buckley Coat of Arms

The Buckley coat of arms features a shield with three silver escallops, or seashells, on a blue background. Above the shield is a silver helmet and a torse, or wreath, with the colors of blue and silver. The crest is a silver stag standing on a green mount. This coat of arms is commonly associated with the Buckley family of County Cork and other parts of Ireland.

Buckley Motto

"constantia et virtute," which means "by constancy and valor."

Please Note

There is often limited information available on a specific coat of arms and motto for an Irish surname. Sometimes there are many variations, sometimes none, we have compiled a representative, but by no means exhaustive, selection. Please visit our Coat of Arms and Motto page for more information.

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