McCabe — Irish Surname Origin & Meaning

Irish form: Mac Cába

Meaning: “son of the cape/hood wearer”

Traditional stronghold: Cavan, Monaghan

Came to Ireland as gallowglass mercenaries.

Related names from the same part of Ireland: Connolly · Brady · O'Reilly · McGowan · Smith · Clarke · Duffy · McMahon

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