Philbin
“son of Philpin, a little Philip”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Philbin an Irish name?
Philbin is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mac Philbín.
What does the surname Philbin mean?
Philbin (Irish: Mac Philbín) means “son of Philpin, a little Philip”. Origin: Norman-Gaelic.
Where in Ireland is the surname Philbin from?
The historic homeland of the Philbin name is Mayo. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Philbin?
Mac Philbín. Related spellings: MacPhilbin, Filbin.
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