TheNameDBFlinn
PatronymicMeaning
A surname derived from the Irish 'Ó Floinn,' meaning 'descendant of Floinn,' where Floinn may relate to 'flann' (red) or 'flinn' (warrior).
Etymology
The name comes from Irish Gaelic 'Ó Floinn,' with 'Ó' meaning descendant and Floinn being a personal name of uncertain but likely descriptive or warrior-related origin. The surname was anglicized from its Irish form and became established in both Ireland and Scotland.
About the Flinn Surname
An Irish patronymic surname derived from the personal name Floinn. The name is closely related to the more common surname Flynn and reflects Irish Gaelic naming traditions.
Distribution & Frequency
Found primarily in Ireland and Scotland, with significant presence in the United States and other English-speaking countries.
Flinn Surname Distribution
Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.