Gaelic sept

Fallon

Ó Fallamhain
Also: O'Fallon, Falloon

“descendant of Fallamhan, 'leader'”

The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.

Quick answers
Is Fallon an Irish name?

Fallon is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Fallamhain.

What does the surname Fallon mean?

Fallon (Irish: Ó Fallamhain) means “descendant of Fallamhan, 'leader'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.

Where in Ireland is the surname Fallon from?

The historic homeland of the Fallon name is Roscommon, Galway. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.

What is the Irish for Fallon?

Ó Fallamhain. Related spellings: O'Fallon, Falloon.

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