Description:
The surnamechelliganipalle is of Irish origin. The name is derived from the Gaelicchelligh meaning “the peak of the ridge”. The name was first recorded in County Kilkenny in the early 12th century. The name is also found in County Wexford and County Cork. The surname is also found in Australia, Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. The name is most commonly found in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. The surname has several variations including Sheehan, Sheahan, Shea, Sheahan-Pallle and Sheahan-Palle.
