MCCROHAN
Recorded variant spellings include Mc Crohan, Mccrohan
McCrohan
McCrohan is a surname of Irish origin that is commonly found in County Down, Northern Ireland. The name is derived from the Irish Gaelic Mac Eachthighearn, which means "son of the lord of the horses".
The McCrohan family is part of the broader MacEachern sept, which is historically associated with the ancient kingdom of Ulster. Over the centuries, the McCrohans have been prominent in various facets of Irish society, including agriculture, trade, and politics.
Emigration from Ireland to other parts of the world during the 19th and 20th centuries resulted in the dispersion of the McCrohan surname. As a result, McCrohan families can now be found in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Today, individuals with the surname McCrohan continue to celebrate their Irish heritage and maintain a strong sense of family pride and identity. The name serves as a reminder of the rich history and cultural legacy of the Irish people.
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There are approximately 99 people named McCrohan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named McCrohan.
Famous people named McCrohan
- Roy McCrohan - Football player and manager (1930 to 2015)
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