McConnell
“son of Conall — 'hound' and 'valour'; in Ulster also from Mac Dhòmhnaill”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is McConnell an Irish name?
McConnell has two separate origins. A Gaelic sept and an incoming family ended up with the same English spelling, and they are not related — which one you belong to is a question the surname cannot answer, only the records can. In Irish the name is Mac Conaill.
What does the surname McConnell mean?
McConnell (Irish: Mac Conaill) means “son of Conall — 'hound' and 'valour'; in Ulster also from Mac Dhòmhnaill”. Origin: Gaelic sept & Scottish.
Where in Ireland is the surname McConnell from?
The historic homeland of the McConnell name is Antrim. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for McConnell?
Mac Conaill. Related spellings: MacConnell, Connell.
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