Brosnan
“of Brosna — the river and village in Kerry”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Brosnan an Irish name?
Brosnan is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Brosnacháin.
What does the surname Brosnan mean?
Brosnan (Irish: Ó Brosnacháin) means “of Brosna — the river and village in Kerry”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Brosnan from?
The historic homeland of the Brosnan name is Kerry. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Brosnan?
Ó Brosnacháin. Related spellings: Brosnahan.
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