CONBOY
Conboy
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Conboy is an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic name Mac Conbo or Mac Conboe, meaning "son of the hound".
History: The Conboy surname is of Gaelic origin and historically concentrated in Ireland, particularly in counties Roscommon and Sligo. It is believed that the original Conboy families may have descended from a common ancestor, hence the shared surname.
Variants: Variants of the Conboy surname include MacConbo, MacConboe, and Conbo.
Famous Individuals:
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Séamus Conboy: An Irish politician known for his contributions to the agricultural sector.
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Mairead Conboy: A prominent Irish artist whose work has been exhibited internationally.
Distribution: While the surname is predominantly found in Ireland, there are Conboy families scattered across the United Kingdom and the United States. Emigration from Ireland during the 19th and 20th centuries contributed to the dispersal of the Conboy surname.
Coat of Arms: The Conboy coat of arms typically features traditional Irish heraldic symbols, such as the hound or other animals, intertwined with Celtic motifs. The specific design can vary depending on the family's lineage and historical significance.
There are approximately 906 people named Conboy in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,971st most common surname in Britain. Around 14 in a million people in Britain are named Conboy.
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
- David
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Mark
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
Female
- Anne
- Barbara
- Elizabeth
- Fernanda
- Helen
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sally
- Susan
- Teresa
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