Where Does the Brosnihan Surname Come From?

Clerks wrote Brosnan in many ways, and Brosnihan is one that stuck. Its meaning, shared with Brosnan, is “One who came from Brosna in Kerry; dweller near the Brosna River”.

Brosnihan and Brosnan

Before spelling was fixed, Brosnan was also written Brosnihan. You may also find the name written Brosnahan.

Family crest and blazon

There is no single Brosnihan family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Want more than a summary? See the Brosnihan family name pack.