Casey

Gaelic: Ó Cathasaigh

Variants: O’Casey, MacCasey

Motto: Per Varios Casus
“By Various Fortunes.”

Name Meaning: Watchful or vigilant

Famous Caseys:
William J. Casey – former director of the CIA (1981-1987)
James E. Casey – Businessman/founder of UPS
John Casey – athlete (Detroit Tigers)
Sean O’Casey - Irish playwright

The name Casey in Ireland is derived from the native Gaelic sept O'Cathasaigh of which there were several. The name is now mostly found in Counties Cork, Dublin, Limerick and Mayo. The name is the 59th most numerous name in Ireland.

 

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