O'Connor
“descendant of Conchobhar, 'lover of hounds'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is O'Connor an Irish name?
O'Connor is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Conchobhair.
What does the surname O'Connor mean?
O'Connor (Irish: Ó Conchobhair) means “descendant of Conchobhar, 'lover of hounds'”. Origin: Gaelic dynasty.
Where in Ireland is the surname O'Connor from?
The historic homeland of the O'Connor name is Roscommon, Sligo, Kerry, Offaly. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for O'Connor?
Ó Conchobhair. Related spellings: Connor, Connors, O'Conor.
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