MacDermots

MacDermots is a surname of Irish origin. It is an anglicized form of the Gaelic "Mac Diarmada," meaning "son of Diarmaid." The personal name Diarmaid itself is believed to derive from the Old Irish word "díth-ruam," meaning "free from envy" or "without envy." The MacDermot sept, a prominent Gaelic clan, was historically associated with the province of Connacht in the west of Ireland. Their traditional territory was Moylurg, a region encompassing parts of modern-day County Roscommon. They were a powerful family, often referred to as the Kings of Moylurg. The MacDermot clan was known for its leadership and military prowess in medieval Ireland. Over centuries, due to emigration and intermarriage, the surname MacDermot spread beyond Ireland and can now be found in various countries around the world, particularly in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Variations in spelling, such as McDermott, Dermot, and Dermody, are also common.