O'CONOR
Recorded variant spellings include O Conor, O'conor, Oconor
O'Conor
The surname O'Conor is of Irish origin, deriving from the Gaelic Ó Conchobhair, meaning "descendant of Conchobhar." The name is believed to have originated in County Roscommon in Ireland.
The O'Conor family is renowned for its historical importance in Ireland, particularly as the traditional Kings of Connacht. One of the most famous members of the family was Charles O'Conor (1710–1791), an Irish historian and antiquary.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many individuals with the surname O'Conor emigrated from Ireland to various parts of the world, including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. This dispersion of the O'Conor name has contributed to its presence in diverse regions and communities.
Today, the surname O'Conor remains a symbol of Irish heritage and pride, with descendants of the ancient O'Conor lineage keeping alive the legacy and traditions of their ancestors.
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There are approximately 75 people named O'Conor in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named O'Conor.
Famous people named O'Conor
- Joseph O'Conor - Anglo-Irish actor and playwright (1916 to 2001)
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