Ó Meadhra

Ó Meadhra is a surname of Irish origin. It is an anglicized form of the Gaelic name Ó Meadhra, meaning "descendant of Meadhra".

Meadhra is a personal name of uncertain meaning, though some sources suggest a connection to "merry" or "jovial". The prefix Ó signifies "descendant of" or "grandson of".

The Ó Meadhra clan originated in County Tipperary, Ireland. They were traditionally associated with the areas of Ormond and Owney. Like many Irish clans, the Ó Meadhra sept was dispersed during periods of conflict and emigration.

Variations of the name include O'Meara, Meara, Mearns, and Mear. These variations arose due to anglicization and regional pronunciation differences.

Today, individuals bearing the surname Ó Meadhra, or its variants, can be found in Ireland and throughout the Irish diaspora, particularly in countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.