Killeen
“descendant of Cillín, a pet form of Ceallach”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Killeen an Irish name?
Killeen is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Cillín.
What does the surname Killeen mean?
Killeen (Irish: Ó Cillín) means “descendant of Cillín, a pet form of Ceallach”. Origin: Gaelic septs (several).
Where in Ireland is the surname Killeen from?
The historic homeland of the Killeen name is Clare, Galway, Mayo, Westmeath, Offaly, Kildare, Down. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Killeen?
Ó Cillín. Related spellings: Killen, Killian, Killion, O'Killeen.
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