Background

Where Did It All Start?

Documented evidence of the Laragy name can be found in the Rosemont Chapel, Tubber, Moate, in Ireland, dated from the early 1800s. Under ‘Name History’ a discussion of the origin of the name reveals a possible French connection. Formal church records in Ireland begin at the start of the nineteenth century.

While alternative spellings exist, such as LaRagy and La Ragy, a search of Irish church records showed the spelling as Laragy.

As expected the name has many pronunciations. The Irish use a soft “g”. Whatever the spelling or pronunciation, the roots of the name are the same, originating from the County of Westmeath in Ireland.