MANNION
Mannion
Overview
Mannion is a surname of Irish origin, particularly prevalent in the County Galway region. The name is an anglicised form of the Gaelic name Ó Mainnín, meaning 'son of Mainnín'. The Ó Mainnín clan were historically associated with the Connacht region of Ireland, with their stronghold located in the barony of Tiaquin in County Galway. Over time, many individuals bearing the surname Mannion emigrated from Ireland to other parts of the world, including the United Kingdom.
Distribution and Popularity
The surname Mannion remains relatively uncommon outside of Ireland, but it is not uncommon to encounter individuals bearing this name in various parts of the United Kingdom, particularly in areas with significant Irish heritage. The name may also be found in other English-speaking countries with historical ties to Ireland, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Notable Individuals
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Padraig Mannion: An Irish hurler who plays for the Galway senior team.
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Moya Mannion: A British actress known for her work in theatre and television.
These individuals are just a few examples of the diverse range of talents associated with the Mannion surname.
Cultural Impact
The Mannion surname, like many Irish surnames, carries with it a sense of pride and connection to one's heritage. Many individuals with this surname continue to celebrate their Irish roots through cultural events, genealogical research, and maintaining ties with their ancestral homeland. The Mannion name serves as a reminder of the rich history and traditions of the Connacht region of Ireland.
There are approximately 4,392 people named Mannion in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,135th most common surname in Britain. Around 67 in a million people in Britain are named Mannion.
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
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Andrea
- Ann
- Anne
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Kathleen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Magnan
- Magnani
- Magnano
- Magnien
- Magnin
- Magnini
- Magnone
- Magnoni
- Magnun
- Maignan
- Mainini
- Mainon
- Manan
- Manana
- Manani
- Manen
- Maneno
- Manian
- Manikon
- Manin
- Manina
- Manini
- Manino
- Manio
- Manion
- Manios
- Manipon
- Manison
- Mannan
- Mannen
- Manni
- Mannian
- Mannig
- Mannin
- Mannina
- Mannine
- Mannini
- Mannino
- Mannins
- Mannison
- Mannon
- Mannoni
- Manon
- Manoni
- Mansion
- Mantion
- Manyon
- Maynan
- Maynene
- Maynon
- Meanen
- Meenan
- Meenen
- Megnin
- Meignan
- Meignen
- Meinen
- Menan
- Menen
- Menin
- Menini
- Meninno
- Menino
- Mennan
- Mennen
- Mennin
- Mennini
- Mennion
- Mennon
- Mennone
- Menon
- Menoni
- Menown
- Menyon
- Meynen
- Mignano
- Mignogna
- Mignon
- Mignone
- Minan
- Minani
- Minano
- Minen
- Minin
- Minina
- Minini
- Mininni
- Minion
- Minnan
- Minnen
- Minnion
- Minon
- Moignon
- Moinian
- Monan
- Monani
- Monen
- Monin
- Monion
- Monnan
- Monon
- Monono
- Moonan
- Moonen
- Moynan
- Mugnaini
- Mugnaioni
- Munene
- Munian
- Munien
- Munin
- Munion
- Munnin
- Munnion
- Munon
- Myneni
- Mynon
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