Hallissey

Hallissey is an English-language surname, derived from the Irish-language, and traditionally associated with the Irish counties of Cork and Kerry.

Etymology
The name is derived from the Irish Ó hÁilgheasa,  a patronym meaning "descendant of Áilgheas". The latter personal name is derived from the Irish áilgheas, meaning "eagerness". The modern Irish form of the name is Ó hÁileasa.

Cognates
Other English-language surnames cognate to Hallissey include Hallessy, Hallisey, Hallisy, Hallissy, Hallisay, O Hallishy, and O Hallyse.

Distribution
The surname Hallissey is traditionally found in County Cork and County Kerry, particularly in west Cork and south Kerry.

Hallisey

 * Charles Hallisey, lecturer on Buddhist literature
 * Connor Hallisey, American soccer player
 * Laura Hallisey, American curler
 * Olivia Hallisey, American student who invented a rapid test for Ebola

Hallissey

 * Claire Hallissey, British marathon runner

Hallisay

 * Brian Hallisay, American actor