BEIRNE

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Beirne

Beirne is a surname of Irish origin, specifically from the western province of Connaught. It is an anglicised form of the Gaelic name "Ó Bearáin", which means descendant of Bearán. The name is derived from the personal name "Bearán", which is a diminutive of "bear", meaning spear. The Beirne family were historically associated with County Roscommon and its surrounding areas, and were part of the ancient Gaelic nobility in Ireland. Over time, the Beirne surname spread to other parts of Ireland and the UK, with many individuals emigrating to countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and beyond. Today, the Beirne surname is relatively rare but can still be found in various regions, especially where Irish diaspora communities exist. The name carries a sense of pride in Irish heritage and history.

There are approximately 1,173 people named Beirne in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,523rd most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Beirne.

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Ireland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Anthony
Christopher
David
James
John
Mark
Michael
Patrick
Peter
Thomas

Female

Ann
Bridget
Claire
Elizabeth
Fiona
Helen
Jane
Karen
Margaret
Mary
Sarah
Susan
Valerie
Yvonne

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