Ring
“descendant of Reann, ‘spear’”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Ring an Irish name?
Ring is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Rinn.
What does the surname Ring mean?
Ring (Irish: Ó Rinn) means “descendant of Reann, ‘spear’”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Ring from?
The historic homeland of the Ring name is Cork, Roscommon. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Ring?
Ó Rinn. Related spellings: Reen, Rinn, Rynn, Wrynn.
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