KIERNAN
Kiernan
Kiernan is a surname of Irish origin which has roots in Gaelic culture. The name is derived from the Gaelic word "Ciarán", meaning "dark-haired" or "dark one". The surname is common in Ireland and has also spread to other countries, including the United Kingdom.
Historically, the Kiernan family is associated with County Cavan in Ireland, where they were known as an influential clan and held prominent positions in local society. Over the centuries, some members of the Kiernan family migrated to Britain, particularly during periods of Irish emigration. As a result, the surname can be found in various parts of the United Kingdom, with concentrations in areas with significant Irish communities.
The Kiernan surname has undergone variations in spelling over time, including Kieran, Keiran, and O'Kieran, reflecting the anglicisation of Irish names. The name has retained its Gaelic roots and continues to be a symbol of Irish heritage and identity.
Notable individuals with the surname Kiernan have made contributions to various fields, including sports, literature, and politics. The name has become part of the cultural tapestry of the United Kingdom, representing the enduring connection between Britain and Ireland.
In contemporary times, the Kiernan surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a sense of pride in ancestral heritage and a link to the rich history of the Gaelic tradition.
There are approximately 2,959 people named Kiernan in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,021st most common surname in Britain. Around 45 in a million people in Britain are named Kiernan.
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Thomas
Female
- Anne
- Elizabeth
- Joanne
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Sarah
- Stephanie
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Curnan
- Carnan
- Cornan
- Cornean
- Cournane
- Keirnan
- Caranan
- Carignan
- Carignani
- Carnana
- Carnin
- Carnine
- Carnon
- Corinoni
- Corneanu
- Cornen
- Cornin
- Cranen
- Cranin
- Creenan
- Crenion
- Crennan
- Crennin
- Crinan
- Crinean
- Crinion
- Crinnan
- Crinnian
- Crinnin
- Crinnion
- Crinnon
- Cronan
- Croneen
- Croneene
- Cronen
- Cronin
- Cronnan
- Cronnin
- Cronon
- Crownan
- Crownin
- Curneen
- Curnen
- Curnin
- Curnon
- Garagnani
- Garagnon
- Garegnani
- Garnan
- Garnen
- Garnon
- Gornan
- Gornon
- Granan
- Grannan
- Grannon
- Granon
- Greenan
- Greenane
- Greenen
- Greenin
- Greennan
- Greenon
- Grenan
- Grenen
- Grennan
- Grennen
- Grennon
- Grenon
- Grignion
- Grignon
- Grinen
- Grinion
- Grinnan
- Grinnon
- Grinonneau
- Groenen
- Gronan
- Gronin
- Gronnon
- Gronon
- Guerinoni
- Guernion
- Gurnani
- Kairnan
- Karena
- Karnan
- Karnani
- Karnin
- Karnon
- Karoonian
- Kearnan
- Kearnay
- Kearnen
- Kearnon
- Keernan
- Keirnay
- Keirnen
- Keranen
- Kerinan
- Kernahan
- Kernan
- Kernane
- Kernanec
- Kernay
- Kerneen
- Kernen
- Kernin
- Kernohan
- Kernon
- Kieran
- Kierman
- Kiernander
- Kiernans
- Kiernon
- Kirkan
- Kirnan
- Kirnon
- Kornan
- Kraanen
- Kranen
- Kreinin
- Krohnen
- Krynen
- Kurnan
- Kernain
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.