Meehan

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Eachan, derived from the Gaelic personal name Eachann.

Etymology

The surname derives from Irish Gaelic 'Ó Meacháin' or 'Mac Eachann', where 'Eachann' is an Old Irish personal name meaning 'horse warrior'. The name was anglicized to Meehan in English records.

About the Meehan Surname

An Irish patronymic surname with Gaelic roots indicating descent from Eachann. The name has significant modern distribution due to Irish emigration.

Distribution

Found primarily in Ireland, particularly in Connacht and Ulster, with significant emigration to North America.

Notable Bearers

Thomas Meehan (playwright), Peter Meehan (chef)

People with the Meehan Surname

T. Meehan