TheNameDBDacey
PatronymicMeaning
Descendant of Daighche, possibly meaning quick or swift.
Etymology
From the Irish Ó Daighche, derived from the personal name Daighche. The surname is primarily associated with County Limerick and surrounding regions.
About the Dacey Surname
An Irish patronymic surname from the Limerick region. The name reflects the Gaelic naming traditions of medieval Ireland.
Distribution
Found primarily in Ireland, particularly in Limerick and surrounding counties, with diaspora in North America.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation; primarily genealogical records.