SPILLANE
Spillane
Spillane is a surname of Irish origin, albeit known to have significant presence within Britain and beyond. The name originates from the Gaelic Ó Spilláin, meaning 'descendant of Spillán'. It is believed to be derived from the personal name ‘Spealán’, meaning 'Rushes' or 'Quills'.
The Spillane surname is most commonly found in regions with historical Irish diaspora, including Britain, Australia, and the United States. The family has established itself in various professions and industries, particularly in academia, law, and arts.
Notable individuals bearing the surname include:
- Mick Spillane, a British boxer known for his prowess in the welterweight division during the 1960s.
- Siobhan Spillane, a renowned British playwright and screenwriter, credited with several critically acclaimed works.
The Spillane surname exemplifies the diverse heritage and contributions of Irish families to British society and its cultural landscape.
Typical given names associated with the Spillane surname
Male
- Andrew
- Daniel
- James
- John
- Liam
- Maurice
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Thomas
Female
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Charlotte
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Enda
- Jacqueline
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Samantha
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 984 people named Spillane in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,466th most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Spillane.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Famous people named Spillane
- Michael Spillane - Football player
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.