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Surnames developed a wide number of variants over the centuries. Many different spelling variations of the same name can be traced back to a single original root. Also, when a bearer of a name emigrated from Ireland it was not uncommon that their original name would be incorrectly transcribed in the record books upon arrival at their new location. Some names have dozens of spelling variations. Some Surnames were also altered over the years based on how they sounded phonetically, by their sound, and depending on the prevailing political conditions it may have been advantageous to change a name from one language to another. This was especially so in Ireland where most Gaelic names were ‘anglicized’ at some stage.
Variants of the name Kiernan include McTiernan, Tiernan and McKiernan. In the Annals of the ‘Four Masters’ these Irish families are mentioned no less than 33 times, nearly all of them being referred to as Chiefs of Teallach Donnchadha. They were a very important sept throughout the three centuries from 1250-1550. The name is still found chiefly in the Cavan and Leitrim area but generally without the prefix Mac. Another sept held territory in the north eastern part of Roscommon in mediaeval times, they being descended from the grandson of Turlough Mor O’Connor, King of Ireland .
A sept or clan is a collective term describing a group of persons whose immediate ancestors bore a common surname and inhabited the same territory. It is also the case that many Irish septs or clans that are related often belong to a larger groups, sometimes called tribes. For example the ‘Tribes of Galway ‘ consisted of fourteen distinct families. The ‘Tribes of Kilkenny’ were ten families, etc.
The name is also spelt in Irish MacThighearnain, which is anglicized MacKiernan.The Kiernan family crest (or coat of arms) came into existence many centuries ago. The process of creating these coats of arms began as early as the eleventh century although a form of Proto-Heraldry may have existed in some countries prior to this, including Ireland. The new more formalized art of Heraldry made it possible for families and even individual family members to have their very own family crest, coat of arms, including Kiernan descendants.
Meaning of Symbols & Colors on the Kiernan Coat of Arms
| Ermine | Associated with the robes and crowns of Royal and Noble Personages |
| Gules/Red | ‘The Martyr’s colour’, signifies Military Fortitude and Magnanimity. |
| The Lion | Emblem of Deathless Courage |
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Kiernan
The first thing you should know if you are considering Kiernan for your baby’s name is that in most countries all over the world the name Kiernan is a boy name.
The name Kiernan is of Celtic – Gaelic , English origins, which means it has more than one root, and is used mostly in English speaking countries but also in a few other countries and languages of the world.
If you consider naming your baby Kiernan we recommend you take note of the special meaning and history of the name as your baby’s name will play a big role in its life and your baby will hear it spoken every day. Searching for a name is a very important and fun process as it’s the very first gift you will give to your baby. Many people believe that the name can affect success in life, through their children’s working career and other circumstances, so they choose more “respectable” names or name meanings as they believe that the name meaning reflects the personality of the child.
Kiernan Name Meaning
- Celtic – Gaelic meaning: Little dark one
- English meaning: Elaborated form of Kieran
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The name Kiernan is in the following categories: African American Names, American Names. (If you would like to suggest one or more categories for the name, click here). We have plenty of different baby name categories to search for special meanings plus popular and unique names, search our database before choosing but also note that baby name categories designed to help you and not to be an influential factor when choosing a name. Instead, we recommend that you pay a greater attention to the origin and meaning of the name Kiernan. Read our baby name articles for useful tips regarding baby names and naming your baby. If you are thinking of giving your baby the beautiful name Kiernan, spread the love and share this with your friends.
Below you will find the popularity of the baby name Kiernan displayed annually, from 1880 to the present day in our name popularity chart. Hover over or click on the dots that represent a year to see how many babies were given the name for that year, for both genders, if available.
Kiernan Boy Name Popularity Chart
Kiernan Girl Name Popularity Chart
Note: The data above is from the Social Security Administrator of United States, (more info here) from Social Security card applications for births in US for every name, from 1880 up to the present year. The gender associated with the name might be incorrect, as the data presents the record applications without being edited for errors. The name’s popularity and ranking is announced annually, so the data for this year will not be available until next year. The more babies that are given a name, the higher popularity ranking the name receives. For names with the same popularity, the tie is solved by assigning popularity rank in alphabetical order. This means that if two or more names have the same popularity their rankings may differ significantly, as they are set in alphabetical order. If a name has less than five occurrences, the SSA excludes it from the provided data to protect privacy.
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