Corcoran
“descendant of Corcrán, 'purple-faced'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Corcoran an Irish name?
Corcoran is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Corcráin.
What does the surname Corcoran mean?
Corcoran (Irish: Ó Corcráin) means “descendant of Corcrán, 'purple-faced'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Corcoran from?
The historic homeland of the Corcoran name is Tipperary, Offaly, Fermanagh. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Corcoran?
Ó Corcráin. Related spellings: Corkery.
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