TheNameDBConcannon
PatronymicMeaning
Descendant of Conchanan, a personal name meaning 'wolf-like' or 'hound-like'.
Etymology
Derived from the Irish Ó Conchanan, with 'con' relating to hounds or wolves in Celtic tradition. The name was anglicized from its original Irish form during English rule.
About the Concannon Surname
An Irish patronymic surname from Connacht, particularly associated with County Galway. The name has been preserved through Irish genealogical records and emigration patterns.
Distribution
Primarily found in Ireland, particularly in County Galway and surrounding regions.
Notable Bearers
John Concannon (winemaker)