MCCONNON
Also recorded as Mc Connon, Mcconnon
McConnon
McConnon is a surname of Irish origin that is particularly common in some parts of Scotland as well as in Ireland. The surname is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Dhomhnaill," which translates to "son of Domhnall." The name Domhnall itself means "world ruler" in Gaelic.
The McConnon surname is primarily found in the provinces of Ulster and Connacht in Ireland, with a notable concentration in County Monaghan. It is also present in certain Scottish regions, particularly in the Lowlands where Irish migration has historically been significant.
Like many surnames of Gaelic origin, McConnon may have undergone various spelling variations over the centuries due to linguistic evolution and differences in transliteration, including MacConnon, McConan, and McCannon.
Individuals bearing the McConnon surname may have historical ties to specific clans or territories in Ireland, with some branches of the family being associated with notable events or figures in Irish and Scottish history.
As with many surnames, the significance and history of the McConnon name can vary among different family lines and regions. Researching one's genealogy and understanding the context of the surname within the broader historical and cultural landscape of the British Isles can offer valuable insights into one's ancestral roots.
There are approximately 452 people named McConnon in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named McConnon.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Chris
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Sean
- Stephen
- Steve
Female
- Amanda
- Amy
- Ann
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Jean
- Lesley
- Mary
- Patricia