Where does the surname finan originate from?


finan
recorded o' fionnain, , o' finan, finan, fynan, , fanning, ancient gaelic surname. although irish derives word "fionn" meaning fair, , whilst held associated st finan, of more below, indicates surname of viking ethnic origins. not known of eastern ireland held vikings year 850 a.d. until circa 1000. during time capital dublin, in fact name norse not gaelic. majority of vikings fairer skinned native hibernians, had mixture of olde english, celtic , scots blood. may, annals indicate 17th century clan centered upon counties mayo , sligo, although thereafter gradually moved eastwards roscommon. here claimed, found greatest number of nameholders in 21st century. clan claim association st finan, died in 661 a.d. @ least 5 centuries before coming of surnames know today, such fame not surpring that there appears clan dedicated name. famous name holder dr francis o' finan, bishop of killala, (1776 - 1845).

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