CONLAN
Conlan
Meaning and Origin: Conlan is a surname of Irish origin, derived from the Old Gaelic name "O’Conalláin". The prefix "O’" means ‘descendant of’, indicating that the name likely originated as a patronymic surname, meaning ‘son of Conall’. Conall is an ancient Irish given name, believed to mean ‘strong wolf’.
Distribution and Popularity: The surname Conlan is relatively rare and is predominantly found in Ireland and the United Kingdom. It is especially common in areas with a strong Irish heritage such as County Monaghan and County Cavan in Ireland. It has also spread to other English-speaking countries through Irish immigration.
Famous Individuals:
- Michael Conlan: A professional boxer from Northern Ireland, Michael Conlan won a bronze medal at the 2012 Olympics and has since had a successful career in the professional boxing world.
- Brian Conlan: A notable British architect known for his innovative designs and sustainable architecture projects.
Variants: Variants of the Conlan surname include Conlon, O'Conlan, and O'Connellan.
References:
- MacLysaght, Edward. "The Surnames of Ireland." Irish Academic Press, 1980.
- Woulfe, Patrick. "Sloinnte Gaedheal is Gall: Irish Names and Surnames." Genealogical Publishing Company, 1999.
There are approximately 1,282 people named Conlan in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,083rd most common surname in Britain. Around 20 in a million people in Britain are named Conlan.
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
- Ashley
- Brendan
- David
- Gary
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Ann
- Catherine
- Eileen
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
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