Here are some interesting facts about the Irish last name Kelleher, including its history, family crest, coat of arms, and famous clan members.
Everything you need to know about the Irish surname Kelleher - its meaning, origins, interesting facts and famous people with the last name Kelleher.
Irish derivation of Kelleher:
O' Ceileachair
Kelleher name meaning:
“Lover of company.”
Counties associated with the Irish family name Kelleher:
Kelleher coat of arms motto:
Lamh Laidir An Uachtair meaning “a strong hand from above.”
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Interesting facts about the Irish surname Kelleher:
- The Kelleher family descends from a nephew of Brian Boru.
- There are at least four variations of spelling for this clan name.
Some famous Kellehers:
- John Patrick Kelleher (1893-1960, Baseball Player)
- Herbert D. Kelleher (1931-, Founder of Southwest Airlines)
- Mick Kelleher (1947-, Baseball Player)
- Robert Joseph Kelleher (1913-2012,Tennis Hall of Famer)
- Humphrey Kelleher (1946-2005, Former Irish Footballer)
- Billy Kelleher (1968-, Irish Fianna Fáil politician)
- James Francis "Jim" Kelleher (1930-2013, Canadian Politician)
- Victor Kelleher (1939-, award-winning Australian author)
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