Finucane
“descendant of Fionnmhacán, ‘fair little son’”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Finucane an Irish name?
Finucane is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Fionnmhacáin.
What does the surname Finucane mean?
Finucane (Irish: Ó Fionnmhacáin) means “descendant of Fionnmhacán, ‘fair little son’”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Finucane from?
The historic homeland of the Finucane name is . People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Finucane?
Ó Fionnmhacáin. Related spellings: Finnucane, O'Finucane.
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