KEOWN

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Keown

Keown is a surname of Irish origin, primarily found in Northern Ireland. The name is derived from the Irish Gaelic name "Mac Eoghain," meaning "son of Eoghan." The personal name Eoghan itself is derived from the Old Irish word "eógan," meaning "born of the yew."

The Keown surname is most commonly found in counties such as Armagh, Down, and Tyrone in Northern Ireland. Throughout history, individuals with the surname Keown have been associated with various professions and notable achievements.

The Keown family history is intertwined with the social and political landscape of Ireland. Like many Irish surnames, the Keown name may have undergone changes in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries due to factors such as anglicisation and dialectal variations.

Individuals bearing the surname Keown have likely contributed to various fields, including but not limited to politics, academia, and sports. The name continues to carry a sense of heritage and identity for those who bear it.

There are approximately 509 people named Keown in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Keown.

Surname type: From given name or forename

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

Bernard
Brendan
Brian
Daniel
David
James
John
Matthew
Michael
Patrick
Paul
William

Female

Ann
Anne
Caroline
Catherine
Christine
Elizabeth
Joanne
Karen
Kerry
Larissa
Margaret
Mary
Rachel
Sharon
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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