O'SULLIVAN
Recorded variant spellings include O Sullivan, O' Sullivan, O'sullivan, O-Sullivan, O`sullivan, Osullivan
Osullivan
Osullivan is a surname of Irish origin, predominately found in the counties of Cork and Kerry in Ireland. The name is derived from the Gaelic Ó Súileabháin, meaning "descendant of Súileabhán," with Súileabhán translating to "little dark-eyed one."
The Osullivan clan is historically associated with the region of Munster in southern Ireland and has a rich lineage dating back centuries. The surname is linked to the O'Sullivan Beare sept, a prominent branch of the clan known for their resistance against English rule in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Osullivan have been influential figures in various fields, including politics, literature, and the arts. The name has also spread beyond its Irish roots, with Osullivans found in communities worldwide due to migration and the diaspora.
Today, Osullivan remains a distinctive and respected surname, reflecting the heritage and culture of the Irish people. The name's legacy continues to be celebrated and honoured by descendants around the globe.
Typical given names associated with the O'Sullivan surname
Male
- Anthony
- Daniel
- David
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Shaun
- Thomas
Female
- Catherine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
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There are approximately 18,148 people named O'Sullivan in the UK. That makes it the 481st most common surname in Britain. Around 279 in a million people in Britain are named O'Sullivan.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Famous people named O'Sullivan
- Ronnie O'Sullivan - Snooker player
- Richard O'Sullivan - Comedy actor
- Gilbert O'Sullivan - Irish singer-songwriter
- Aisling Cliodhnadh O'Sullivan - Irish actress, comedian and writer
- Jacquie O'Sullivan - Singer and songwriter
- Kirsteen O'Sullivan - Broadcaster
- John O'Sullivan - Journalist
- Daniel O'Sullivan - Composer and musician
- Sean O'Sullivan - Snooker player
- Tommy O'Sullivan - Football player
- Terence Patrick O'Sullivan - Engineer (1913 to 1970)
- Laura O'Sullivan - Welsh football player
- Liam O'Sullivan - Scottish football player (1981 to 2002)
- Jamie O'Sullivan - Gaelic football player
- Peter O'Sullivan - Welsh football player
- Michael O'Sullivan - US football player
- Michael O'Sullivan - Cricketer
- Billy O'Sullivan - Professional football player
- Cyril O'Sullivan - Football player (1920 to 1)
- Maurice O'Sullivan - Boxer
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.