O'LONE
Also recorded as O Lone, O'lone, Olone
O'Lone
The surname O'Lone, derived from the Irish Ó Longáin, is an ancient and distinguished Irish name with Gaelic roots. Originally, this surname signified a descendant of Longán, which itself means "fierce warrior" or "ferocious" in Gaelic.
The O'Lone family is believed to have originated in the province of Leinster, particularly in counties Waterford and Wexford. The O'Lone clan can be traced back to early medieval Ireland, with historical records documenting their presence in various regions.
Over time, members of the O'Lone family have migrated and settled in different parts of the world, including the United Kingdom and beyond. The surname has evolved in spelling and pronunciation, with variations such as Lone, Lawn, and Lown being observed in different regions.
Today, individuals carrying the surname O'Lone can be found across the globe, with a notable presence in the British Isles and other English-speaking countries. The O'Lone name continues to carry with it a sense of identity and heritage for those who bear it.
There are approximately 161 people named O'Lone in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named O'Lone.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Barry
- Dennis
- Edward
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Thomas
Female
- Alison
- Carrie
- Cecilia
- Eileen
- Elizabeth
- Margaret
- Marie
- Mary
- Michelle
- Senga