Byrne
“descendant of Bran, 'raven'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Byrne an Irish name?
Byrne is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Broin.
What does the surname Byrne mean?
Byrne (Irish: Ó Broin) means “descendant of Bran, 'raven'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Byrne from?
The historic homeland of the Byrne name is Wicklow, Dublin. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Byrne?
Ó Broin. Related spellings: O'Byrne, Beirne.
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