DRENNAN
Drennan
Origin: Irish/Celtic
Meaning: The surname Drennan is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name O'Drionain, which means "descendant of Drennan". The name Drennan is believed to have originated in the province of Ulster in Ireland.
History: The Drennan surname can be traced back to ancient Celtic tribes in Ireland. The Drennan family was known to be a prominent and influential clan in Irish history. Over the centuries, members of the Drennan family spread throughout Ireland and later to other parts of the British Isles, including Scotland and England.
Variations: Variants of the Drennan surname include O'Drionain, Drinan, Drenan, and Drennane.
Notable Individuals:
- John Swan Drennan (1809-1893): A prominent Irish poet and physician known for his nationalist and revolutionary writings during the Irish Rebellions of the 19th century.
- James Drennan (b. 1965): A British architect renowned for his innovative and sustainable design projects in urban regeneration.
The Drennan surname holds a rich heritage with connections to Ireland and the British Isles, reflecting the cultural and historical diversity of the region.
There are approximately 1,586 people named Drennan in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,118th most common surname in Britain. Around 24 in a million people in Britain are named Drennan.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- William
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Claire
- Elaine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Rosalyn
- Sarah
- Susan