Frawley

Frawley is a surname of Irish origin. It is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Ó Fhlaithbheartaigh, meaning "descendant of Flaithbheartach." Flaithbheartach is a personal name composed of the elements flaith, meaning "prince" or "ruler," and beartach, meaning "doer" or "performer." Therefore, Flaithbheartach can be interpreted as "princely doer" or "ruler who performs well."

The Frawley surname is most commonly found in the western parts of Ireland, particularly in County Galway, where the Ó Fhlaithbheartaigh clan held significant territory. Over time, the name has spread throughout Ireland and to other parts of the world, particularly to countries with large Irish diasporas, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Variations of the surname include Flaherty, O'Flaherty, Flaverty, and Flahive. The spelling Frawley is a less common variant, but still found among families of Irish descent.

Individuals with the surname Frawley may trace their ancestry back to the historical Ó Fhlaithbheartaigh clan, which played a prominent role in Irish history.