Laverty

Laverty is a surname of Irish origin, derived from the Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Ó Leathbartaigh, meaning "descendant of Leathbheartach". The personal name Leathbheartach itself is thought to be composed of the elements "leath" (half) and "bheartach" (active or stout). This surname is most commonly found in the province of Ulster in Northern Ireland, particularly in counties Donegal and Fermanagh. Historically, the O'Laverty clan was associated with the region around Lough Foyle.

Notable individuals with the surname Laverty include Judy Laverty, an Australian politician, and Jack Laverty, a British actor. The name is also present in other English-speaking countries due to emigration from Ireland. As with many Irish surnames, variations in spelling may exist due to different Anglicization processes over time. The Laverty name carries a long history tied to the land and people of Ireland.