COYNE
Coyne
The surname "Coyne" is of Irish origin and is found most commonly in the West of Ireland. It is an anglicised form of the Gaelic name "Ó Cadhain", which means "descendant of Cadhan". The name "Cadhan" derives from the word "cad" which means "battle".
The Coyne family has a long history in Ireland, particularly in Connacht, where they were traditionally a seafaring clan. Over time, many Coyne families emigrated from Ireland to other parts of the world, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
Variants of the name Coyne include O'Coyne, O'Kean, Keane, Kane, and Gaine. The name is recorded in many historical documents, such as parish registers, census records, and land deeds, providing valuable information about the family's lineage and social standing.
Today, the surname Coyne is still relatively common in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora. Many individuals with the surname Coyne have made significant contributions in various fields, from politics and academia to the arts and entertainment industry.
There are approximately 5,270 people named Coyne in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,796th most common surname in Britain. Around 81 in a million people in Britain are named Coyne.
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
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Carol
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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