Curran Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Curran mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Curran name
Curran comes from Ó Corráin, "descendant of Corrán", a name usually linked to corr, "spear" or "point". MacLysaght finds families of the name in several parts of Ireland, notably in Waterford, Kerry, Donegal and Leitrim, so the name is spread widely rather than tied to one territory. The orator and judge John Philpot Curran, from Newmarket in County Cork, was one of its best-known bearers.
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This overview covers the Curran name in Ireland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, England and Australia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Curran name FAQ
What does the Curran name mean?
Descendant of Corrán ("spear"). Common variants include O'Curran, Corran, Currane.
Where does the Curran surname come from?
It originates in Ireland, and is also found in the United States, England and Australia.
Is there a Curran coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Curran crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Curran coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).