Diskin
“descendant of Díscín, a diminutive of díosc (apparently not a personal name)”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Diskin an Irish name?
Diskin is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Díscín.
What does the surname Diskin mean?
Diskin (Irish: Ó Díscín) means “descendant of Díscín, a diminutive of díosc (apparently not a personal name)”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Diskin from?
The historic homeland of the Diskin name is Sligo, Galway. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Diskin?
Ó Díscín. Related spellings: O'Diskin, Duskin.
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