The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Quick answersIs Moran an Irish name?
Moran is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Móráin.
What does the surname Moran mean?
Moran (Irish: Ó Móráin) means “descendant of Mórán, 'the great one'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Moran from?
The historic homeland of the Moran name is Mayo, Roscommon, Leitrim. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Moran?
Ó Móráin. Related spellings: O'Moran, Morahan.
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