From Ó Cruadhlaoich, ‘hard warrior’ — one of west Cork's most numerous and enduring names.
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Gaelic Origin · Root meaning ‘hard warrior’
Crowley comes from Ó Cruadhlaoich, joining cruadh (‘hard’) with laoch (‘warrior’, ‘hero’). The family rose to prominence in west Cork relatively late by Gaelic standards, in the wake of the Anglo-Norman invasion, and became one of the most numerous names in the county.
A name that means exactly what it says, worn by more Cork families today than almost any other of Gaelic origin.
Irish form: Ó Cruadhlaoich
