Spillane
“descendant of Spealán — from speal, a scythe”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Spillane an Irish name?
Spillane is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Spealáin.
What does the surname Spillane mean?
Spillane (Irish: Ó Spealáin) means “descendant of Spealán — from speal, a scythe”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Spillane from?
The historic homeland of the Spillane name is Tipperary, Sligo, Cork. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Spillane?
Ó Spealáin. Related spellings: Spellane, Spelman, Smullen.
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