Irishe Surname
Approximately 4 people bear this surname
Irishe Surname User-submission:
This surname originated from Old French, the language spoken by the conquerors who came to England in 1066. The surname is derived from the word Ireis, meaning 'Irish', and denotes someone who comes from Ireland.
Irishe Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 3 | 1:59,047,586 | 507,603 |
| United States | 1 | 1:362,458,933 | 1,988,048 |
The alternate forms: Irishé (1) are calculated separately.
Irishe (13) may also be a first name.
Irishe Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
This surname originated from Old French, the language spoken by the conquerors who came to England in 1066. The surname is derived from the word Ireis, meaning 'Irish', and denotes someone who comes from Ireland.
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Where Does The Last Name Irishe Come From? nationality or country of origin
Irishe is more frequently found in Nigeria than any other country/territory. It can also be found as: Irishé. Click here for further potential spellings of this last name.
How Common Is The Last Name Irishe? popularity and diffusion
This surname is the 8,968,613th most frequently held surname throughout the world, held by around 1 in 1,821,886,479 people. This surname is mostly found in Africa, where 75 percent of Irishe live; 75 percent live in West Africa and 75 percent live in Atlantic-Niger Africa. Irishe is also the 3,159,357th most numerous first name internationally, borne by 13 people.
The last name is most widespread in Nigeria, where it is held by 3 people, or 1 in 59,047,586. In Nigeria it is most numerous in: Ondo, where 100 percent are found. Barring Nigeria this surname is found in one country. It is also found in The United States, where 25 percent are found.
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Footnotes
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