O'Carey Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

There is no single O'Carey family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Meaning of the name

Many O'Carey families will find their roots under Carey, the form most records use. Its meaning, shared with Carey, is “Descendant of Ciardha ("dark")”.

A variant of Carey

With its O' prefix, O'Carey keeps Carey intact and marks belonging in the older style. Other spellings include Cary and Keary.

Research your O'Carey family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.