QUEENAN
Queenan
Queenan is a surname of English origin, derived from the medieval personal name "Quentin" or "Quenton", which itself has roots in Latin, meaning "the fifth". The name "Quentin" was popular amongst the Norman nobility after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Over time, the surname Queenan evolved from various phonetic renderings of "Quentin".
The Queenan surname has been found primarily in the northern regions of England, particularly Yorkshire and Lancashire. Variants of the name include "Quinan" and "Quinane". The name has also been recorded in Ireland, particularly in County Mayo, where it is believed to have arrived during English and Scottish plantations in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Queenan include playwright and screenwriter Frank Queenan, known for his works in British theatre, and historian Mary Queenan, an expert in British medieval history.
The Queenan surname has a rich history, spanning centuries of English and Irish heritage, and continues to be borne by individuals around the world today.
There are approximately 407 people named Queenan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Queenan.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Aaron
- Anthony
- Brendan
- Desmond
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Elizabeth
- Ellie
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Joanne
- Katherine
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Maria
- Mary
- Maureen
- Nicola
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
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