KILLEEN
Killeen
Killeen is a surname of Irish origin, deriving from the Gaelic O'Cillin, meaning "descendant of Cillin." The name originated in the province of Connacht in western Ireland.
The Killeen surname is typically associated with County Galway and County Mayo in Ireland. The Killeen clan was part of the powerful O’Connors of Connaught, one of the leading families in medieval Connacht.
The Gaelic variations of the surname include Mac Cillín and Ó Cillín. Over the centuries, the name has undergone various spelling changes and Anglicization.
Killeen is a relatively rare surname, particularly outside of Ireland. The diaspora of the Killeen family has spread the name to other countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and Canada.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Killeen include Irish artist Sean Killeen and American basketball player Daniel Killeen.
In British history, the Killeen surname represents a connection to the rich tapestry of Irish heritage that has influenced the cultural landscape of the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 1,676 people named Killeen in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,898th most common surname in Britain. Around 26 in a million people in Britain are named Killeen.
Surname type: From name of parent
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
- Daniel
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Thomas
Female
- Angela
- Anne
- Dawn
- Deborah
- Donna
- Elizabeth
- Ellen
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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