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Casey (surname)

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Casey
Language(s)Old Irish
(Anglicized)
Origin
MeaningVigilant or watchful
Region of originIreland
Other names
Variant form(s)Caissie
O'Casey
O'Cathasaigh
MacCasey
O'Casaigh

Casey is a common variation of the Irish Gaelic Cathasaigh/Cathaiseach, meaning vigilant or watchful. At least six different septs used this name, primarily in the counties of Cork and Dublin.

People with the surname Casey include:

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