Drennan
“descendant of Draighneán, ‘blackthorn’”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Drennan an Irish name?
Drennan is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Draighneáin.
What does the surname Drennan mean?
Drennan (Irish: Ó Draighneáin) means “descendant of Draighneán, ‘blackthorn’”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Drennan from?
The historic homeland of the Drennan name is Galway, Clare, Cavan, Westmeath, Laois, Kilkenny. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Drennan?
Ó Draighneáin. Related spellings: Drinan, Drinane, Dreinan, O'Drennan.
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