The story
Anglicisation of the Irish surname Ó Síoda (“descendant of Síoda”), who was likely Síoda McNamera (15th century). The name is from síoda (“silk”). Compare Silk.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: An Irish surname originating as a patronymic. Full definition →
Anglicisation of the Irish surname Ó Síoda (“descendant of Síoda”), who was likely Síoda McNamera (15th century). The name is from síoda (“silk”). Compare Silk.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.