Concannon
“descendant of Cú Cheanainn, 'fair-headed hound'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Concannon an Irish name?
Concannon is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Concheanainn.
What does the surname Concannon mean?
Concannon (Irish: Ó Concheanainn) means “descendant of Cú Cheanainn, 'fair-headed hound'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Concannon from?
The historic homeland of the Concannon name is Galway. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Concannon?
Ó Concheanainn. Related spellings: Concanon, Conceanainn.
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