Conlan
“descendant of Conallán — a diminutive of Conall”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Conlan an Irish name?
Conlan is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Conalláin / Ó Caoindealbháin.
What does the surname Conlan mean?
Conlan (Irish: Ó Conalláin / Ó Caoindealbháin) means “descendant of Conallán — a diminutive of Conall”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Conlan from?
The historic homeland of the Conlan name is Roscommon, Tyrone, Meath. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Conlan?
Ó Conalláin / Ó Caoindealbháin. Related spellings: Conlon, Connellan.
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