There are
473
Paddys in the USA
Paddy is the
45253rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Paddy

PadraigPearse

Padraig Pearse was an Irish teacher, barrister, poet, writer, nationalist, republican political activist, and revolutionary who was one of the leaders of the Easter Rising in 1916.

PádraigHarrington

Pádraig Harrington is an Irish professional golfer who has won three major championships, including The Open Championship in 2007 and 2008.

DáithíÓ

Dáithí Ó Sé is an Irish television presenter and personality, best known as the host of the Rose of Tralee festival and as a presenter on The Today Show.

PaddyAshdown

Paddy Ashdown, full name Jeremy John Durham Ashdown, was a British politician and diplomat who served as the leader of the Liberal Democrats from 1988 to 1999 and as the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2002 to 2006.

PaddyConsidine

Paddy Considine is an English actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his roles in films such as 'Dead Man's Shoes' and 'In America.' He has also directed and written several films.

PaddyMcGuinness

Paddy McGuinness is an English comedian, actor, and television presenter known for hosting shows such as 'Take Me Out' and 'Top Gear'.

PaddyBarnes

Paddy Barnes is an Irish professional boxer who has won numerous medals in international competitions, including two Olympic bronze medals.

PaddyCrerand

Paddy Crerand is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Manchester United and the Scotland national team.

PaddyMoloney

Paddy Moloney is an Irish musician and composer who is best known as the leader and founding member of the traditional Irish band The Chieftains.

PaddyLowe

Paddy Lowe is a British motorsport engineer and executive who has worked in Formula One and held high-level positions in various teams, including Williams and Mercedes.

Paddy Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Paddy' is an anglicized form of the Irish name 'Ó Péadaigh', derived from the Gaelic 'Peadar' meaning 'Peter'. It is primarily found in Ireland and is most common in County Cork.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Paddy' is primarily found in Ireland, particularly in County Cork. There are also smaller populations of people with this surname in the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Paddy' include 'O'Paddy' and 'Peadaigh'.
Migration and ImmigrationDue to the Irish diaspora, people with the surname 'Paddy' have immigrated to various countries, particularly during periods of Irish emigration in the 19th and early 20th centuries.