KERINS
Kerins
Kerins is a surname of Irish origin, predominantly found in counties Mayo and Galway in the west of Ireland. The name is an Anglicised form of the Gaelic name "Mac Thighearnáin", which translates to "son of Tighearnán". The prefix "Mac" denotes "son of", indicating descent from a male ancestor named Tighearnán.
The name Kerins is fairly uncommon in Britain, with most individuals of this surname tracing their ancestry back to Ireland. The Kerins family is known to have strong roots in Irish history and culture, with many members of the clan actively involved in various aspects of Irish society over the centuries.
The Kerins surname is associated with qualities such as resilience, loyalty, and a deep sense of heritage. Individuals bearing the name Kerins often take pride in their family's history and traditions, showcasing a strong sense of identity and belonging.
Throughout history, bearers of the Kerins name have been involved in various pursuits, including agriculture, trade, and public service. The name has also extended its reach to other parts of the world, with Kerins families establishing themselves in countries such as the United States, Australia, and Canada.
In modern times, individuals with the surname Kerins can be found in a wide range of professions and industries, reflecting the diverse talents and interests within the Kerins family tree. The name continues to be passed down through generations, preserving the legacy of the ancestors who first bore the Kerins surname in Ireland.
There are approximately 412 people named Kerins in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Kerins.
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
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Gerard
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Thomas
- Timothy
- Walter
Female
- Anne
- Bridget
- Catherine
- Claire
- Flor
- Joanne
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Shirley
- Siobhan
- Suzanne
Similar and related surnames
- Karin
- Karnis
- Carins
- Currins
- Cairins
- Carrins
- Corrins
- Keirns
- Kerin
- Cairens
- Cairnes
- Cairness
- Cairnos
- Cairns
- Cairons
- Caranci
- Caranese
- Carans
- Caranza
- Caranzo
- Carence
- Carens
- Carenza
- Carenzi
- Carin
- Carinci
- Carinus
- Carnazza
- Carnes
- Carness
- Carnice
- Carnis
- Carnns
- Carns
- Carnzu
- Carones
- Carons
- Carrance
- Carrans
- Carranza
- Corans
- Corens
- Corin
- Cornes
- Corness
- Cornez
- Cornice
- Cornis
- Corns
- Coronas
- Coroneos
- Corones
- Coronis
- Corrance
- Corrans
- Corrons
- Courns
- Crance
- Cranes
- Cranies
- Cranis
- Cranness
- Crannis
- Crans
- Cranz
- Crince
- Crines
- Cronce
- Crones
- Cronnis
- Crownes
- Crowns
- Crrainse
- Curin
- Curnes
- Curness
- Curns
- Currance
- Currans
- Currence
- Currens
- Gairns
- Garnes
- Garness
- Garneys
- Garnis
- Garniss
- Garns
- Garnys
- Garrens
- Gorence
- Gorines
- Graines
- Grains
- Grance
- Granes
- Granese
- Granis
- Grannis
- Grans
- Greanes
- Greenace
- Greenes
- Greeness
- Greens
- Greenus
- Grenz
- Grince
- Grines
- Grinis
- Grinius
- Grinnes
- Grins
- Grones
- Gronies
- Gronous
- Growns
- Gruenes
- Grunes
- Grunis
- Gruniss
- Grunza
- Guerins
- Guirinnys
- Kairinos
- Kairnes
- Kairns
- Karanasiou
- Karans
- Karenzi
- Karina
- Karini
- Karnas
- Karnes
- Karns
- Karonias
- Karonis
- Karrin
- Keairns
- Kearin
- Kearing
- Kearins
- Kearnes
- Kearns
- Kearons
- Keirans
- Keorns
- Kerans
- Kerens
- Keri
- Kerie
- Kering
- Kernes
- Kerneys
- Kernie
- Kerns
- Kerri
- Kerrin
- Kerring
- Kerrings
- Kerrins
- Kerris
- Kerwin
- Kerys
- Kharin
- Kierans
- Kierns
- Kirin
- Kirnes
- Kirns
- Korin
- Korine
- Koring
- Kornas
- Kornis
- Koroneos
- Koronias
- Koronis
- Kragnes
- Kraines
- Krainz
- Kranias
- Kranios
- Krans
- Kranse
- Kranss
- Kranz
- Kraunsoe
- Krence
- Krens
- Krenz
- Kriens
- Krones
- Krons
- Kurin
- Kurnaz
- Quearns
- Querns
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