Fearon
“descendant of Fearán, a diminutive of fear, ‘a man’, or a pet form of Fearadach”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Fearon an Irish name?
Fearon is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Fearáin.
What does the surname Fearon mean?
Fearon (Irish: Ó Fearáin) means “descendant of Fearán, a diminutive of fear, ‘a man’, or a pet form of Fearadach”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Fearon from?
The historic homeland of the Fearon name is . People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Fearon?
Ó Fearáin. Related spellings: Feran, Feron, Ferran, Fearen, Fearn, Fern, Farran, Farren, O’Feran.
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