TheNameDBDrohan
PatronymicMeaning
Descendant of Drohan, an Irish personal name.
Etymology
From the Irish 'Ó Droighneáin,' meaning descendant of Droighneáin, which may relate to 'droighnean' (blackthorn). The anglicized form 'Drohan' represents the simplified version of this Gaelic patronymic.
About the Drohan Surname
An Irish patronymic surname derived from a Gaelic personal name, possibly connected to the blackthorn plant. The name reflects Irish genealogical traditions of prefixing 'Ó' to ancestor names.
Distribution
Primarily found in Ireland, particularly in Munster and Connacht provinces.
Notable Bearers
Unknown