Toner
“descendant of Tomhrar — a Norse personal name”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Toner an Irish name?
Toner is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Tomhrair.
What does the surname Toner mean?
Toner (Irish: Ó Tomhrair) means “descendant of Tomhrar — a Norse personal name”. Origin: Gaelic-Norse.
Where in Ireland is the surname Toner from?
The historic homeland of the Toner name is Donegal, Armagh, Derry / Londonderry. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Toner?
Ó Tomhrair. Related spellings: O'Toner.
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