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.