Hallissey is an English-language surname, derived from the Irish-language, and traditionally associated with the Irish counties of Cork and Kerry.
Etymology
The name is derived from the Irish Ó hÁilgheasa, a patronym meaning "descendant of Áilgheas". The latter personal name is derived from the Irish áilgheas, meaning "eagerness". The modern Irish form of the name is Ó hÁileasa.
Cognates
Other English-language surnames cognate to Hallissey include Hallessy, Hallisey, Hallisy, Hallissy, Hallisay, Halasey, O Hallishy, and O Hallyse.
Distribution
The surname Hallissey is traditionally found in County Cork and County Kerry, particularly in west Cork and south Kerry.
People Hallisey Caroline Hallisey, American speed skater Charles Hallisey, lecturer on Buddhist literature Connor Hallisey, American soccer player Kathleen Hallisey Rubins, American microbiologist and astronaut Laura Hallisey, American curler Olivia Hallisey, American student who invented a rapid test for Ebola
Hallissey Claire Hallissey, British marathon runner Matteo Hallissey, Italian politician
Hallisay Brian Hallisay, American actor
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