Diamond
“descendant of Diamán, more correctly Díomán, a diminutive of the personal name Díoma”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Diamond an Irish name?
Diamond is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Diamáin.
What does the surname Diamond mean?
Diamond (Irish: Ó Diamáin) means “descendant of Diamán, more correctly Díomán, a diminutive of the personal name Díoma”. Origin: Gaelic learned family.
Where in Ireland is the surname Diamond from?
The historic homeland of the Diamond name is Derry / Londonderry, Antrim. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Diamond?
Ó Diamáin. Related spellings: Dimond, Diamon, O'Diamond.
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