For background on how the map was made (and its flaws), see the relevant blog entry.
Mac Cuinn | Mac Quinn: cuíosach annamh: Ciarraí-Luimneach. Sloinne a thosaigh i gCiarraí. |
MacGwynne | Very rare: Sligo. Ir. Mac Guin, from Welsh gwyn, fair, blond. In Ireland 16 cent, the Gwynns have been distinguished as scholars. |
MacQuinn | fairly rare: Kerry-Limerick. Ir. Mac Cuinn, from first name Conn. |
Quinn | Very numerous: all areas, especially Ulster. Ir. Ó Cuinn, from first name Conn, meaning, perhaps, "chief" or "sense". There were a number of septs: Thomond (Clare), Tyrone, Antrim, Longford. Those of Thomond are represented by the Earl of Dunraven. |
DEDs where MacQuinn and a second surname are found together
This list shows total 1901 MacQuinn households by county.
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