TIERNAN
Tiernan
Tiernan is a surname of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic O'Tighearnain, meaning 'descendant of Tighearnan'. The name is commonly found in Ireland, with a notable presence in County Tyrone and County Donegal.
The Tiernan family history can be traced back to ancient Gaelic roots, with connections to the powerful O'Neill dynasty of Ulster. The name Tighearnan itself means 'lord' or 'master', indicating a lineage of nobility or leadership.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the Tiernan surname have been associated with various roles and occupations, from farmers to scholars. The Tiernan clan played a significant part in the political and social landscape of Ireland, with some members holding positions of authority and influence.
The spread of the Tiernan name beyond Irish shores can be attributed to emigration, particularly during periods of economic hardship and political upheaval in Ireland. Today, individuals with the surname Tiernan can be found in countries around the world, contributing to diverse fields and communities.
In contemporary society, the Tiernan surname continues to be a symbol of Irish heritage and identity, reflecting a rich and enduring legacy that spans generations.
There are approximately 1,155 people named Tiernan in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,606th most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Tiernan.
Surname type: From given name or forename
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
- Kevin
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Sean
Female
- Alyson
- Caroline
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Joan
- Joanne
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Ternan
- Tearnan
- Ternant
- Darnin
- Derounian
- Dornan
- Dornin
- Dornon
- Doronin
- Doronina
- Dourneen
- Drannan
- Draynan
- Drenan
- Drennan
- Drennen
- Drennon
- Drenon
- Drinan
- Drinnan
- Drinnen
- Drinnon
- Drinon
- Drynan
- Durnan
- Durneen
- Durnen
- Durnian
- Durnien
- Durnin
- Durnion
- Tehranian
- Teirnay
- Ternahan
- Ternay
- Ternent
- Ternnent
- Ternon
- Terrinoni
- Tierman
- Tiernay
- Tirnann
- Tornan
- Tournant
- Tournon
- Treinen
- Trenan
- Trenine
- Trunnin
- Trunnion
- Turnan
- Turnant
- Turnen
- Turnhan
- Turnon
- Turunen
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