Lynch

Meaning

Descendant of Loingseach, meaning mariner or seafarer.

Etymology

Derived from the Irish Ó Loingseacháin, from the personal name Loingseach. The surname is associated with County Galway and the west coast of Ireland.

About the Lynch Surname

Lynch is a Connacht surname with roots in County Galway, particularly in the Galway city area. The name is associated with a prominent merchant family that controlled Galway for centuries.

Distribution

Concentrated in Connacht, particularly in County Galway and County Mayo.

People with the Lynch Surname