Flynn

Meaning

Descendant of Flann, meaning ruddy or red-haired.

Etymology

Derived from the Irish Ó Floinn, from the personal name Flann. The surname is associated with County Roscommon and County Galway in Connacht.

About the Flynn Surname

Flynn is a Connacht surname with medieval roots in the western counties of Ireland. The name has become well-known internationally through Irish emigration and cultural figures.

Distribution

Primarily found in Connacht, particularly in County Roscommon, County Galway, and County Leitrim.

People with the Flynn Surname