O'Halloran
“descendant of Allmhurán, 'the stranger from over the sea'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is O'Halloran an Irish name?
O'Halloran is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó hAllmhuráin.
What does the surname O'Halloran mean?
O'Halloran (Irish: Ó hAllmhuráin) means “descendant of Allmhurán, 'the stranger from over the sea'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname O'Halloran from?
The historic homeland of the O'Halloran name is Clare, Galway. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for O'Halloran?
Ó hAllmhuráin. Related spellings: Halloran.
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