TheNameDBMinahan
PatronymicMeaning
Descendant of Minachan, a personal name of uncertain meaning.
Etymology
An Irish patronymic surname derived from the personal name Minachan or Mineachan, with the prefix 'O' or 'Ó' (descendant of) typically dropped in anglicization. The original personal name may relate to Irish or Gaelic naming traditions.
About the Minahan Surname
An Irish patronymic surname with roots in Gaelic naming traditions, likely anglicized from an earlier form. The name appears in Irish genealogical records and has been carried to North America through Irish immigration.
Distribution
Primarily found in Ireland and the United States, particularly in areas with Irish immigration.
Notable Bearers
Unknown