Kilcoyne
“son of the servant of St Caoine, or of 'the gentle youth'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Kilcoyne an Irish name?
Kilcoyne is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mac Giolla Chaoine.
What does the surname Kilcoyne mean?
Kilcoyne (Irish: Mac Giolla Chaoine) means “son of the servant of St Caoine, or of 'the gentle youth'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Kilcoyne from?
The historic homeland of the Kilcoyne name is Leitrim, Dublin. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Kilcoyne?
Mac Giolla Chaoine. Related spellings: Kilcoyn, MacGillechyny.
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