SLEVIN
Slevin
The surname Slevin is of Irish origin, deriving from the Gaelic name "Ó Sleibhín," which means 'descendant of Sleibhín.' The name is primarily found in the province of Connacht in Ireland. The Slevin family is associated with County Sligo, where the name has been present for centuries.
The Slevin surname is relatively uncommon, with variations including Sleving, Sleavin, and Sleven. It is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from an ancestor named Sleibhín.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the Slevin surname have been documented in various records, particularly in Ireland. Many Slevins have been involved in agriculture, trade, and other occupations typical of rural Irish life.
Over time, some bearers of the Slevin name have migrated to other countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Australia, spreading the presence of the surname beyond its Irish roots.
While not one of the most common surnames, Slevin holds historical significance for those connected to its lineage. The name serves as a testament to the ancient Gaelic heritage of Ireland and the enduring legacy of the families associated with it.
There are approximately 1,024 people named Slevin in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,235th most common surname in Britain. Around 16 in a million people in Britain are named Slevin.
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
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Sean
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Joanna
- Kathleen
- Louise
- Margaret
- Marie
- Martina
- Mary
- Michelle
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
- Slavin
- Slaven
- Selvin
- Salvin
- Slavinsky
- Slavinski
- Celvin
- Sallivan
- Salvagno
- Salvan
- Salven
- Salvini
- Salvona
- Salvoni
- Selfin
- Selivan
- Selvan
- Selvini
- Selvon
- Silevan
- Silivan
- Sillavan
- Sillivan
- Silvagni
- Silvain
- Silvan
- Silvani
- Silvano
- Silvino
- Slavan
- Slavon
- Sleavin
- Slevan
- Sleven
- Sliven
- Sloven
- Slovin
- Solivan
- Soliven
- Solven
- Sulavan
- Sulaven
- Sulevan
- Sulivan
- Suliven
- Sullavan
- Sullaven
- Sullavin
- Sullavon
- Sullevan
- Sulliavan
- Sullivan
- Sulliven
- Sullivin
- Sullivon
- Sulllivan
- Sullovan
- Sullvan
- Sulvan
- Sylvain
- Sylvan
- Sylvani
- Sylven
- Sylvian
- Sylvin
- Zelviene
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