TheNameDBKinsella
PatronymicMeaning
Descendant of Cinsealach, a name possibly meaning leader or chief.
Etymology
An anglicized form of the Irish patronymic Ó Cinseallaigh or Mac Cinseallaigh. The Irish personal name Cinsealach may derive from 'ceannsal' meaning leader or chief.
About the Kinsella Surname
An Irish patronymic surname with roots in Gaelic nobility and leadership. The name is particularly associated with County Carlow in Ireland.
Distribution
Found primarily in Ireland, particularly in County Carlow and surrounding regions, and in Irish diaspora communities.
Notable Bearers
Thomas Kinsella, Kinsella family of Carlow