Surname
Linehan
“descendant of Laidhghneán”
Linehan is a surname, possibly from Irish.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Linehan possibly goes back to Irish Ó Laidhghneáin, meaning “descendant of Laidhghneán.”
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How it developed
Possibly from Irish Ó Laidhghneáin (“descendant of Laidhghneán”).
Adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Linehan’s family of names
In English usage, Linehan as a surname has a related form in Lineham. In English usage, Linehan as a surname has a related form in LYNAM. In English usage, Linehan as a surname has a related form in LYNAM.
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Nicknames & forms 2
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
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“descendant of Luanán”
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