Coonan

Coonan Meaning & Origin

About Coonan
The surname Coonan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Cuanaigh, meaning "descendant of Cuanaigh." The name Cuanaigh is believed to be derived from the word "cuán," which means "little hound" or "whelp." The Coonan surname is primarily found in County Tipperary and surrounding areas in Ireland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Coonan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Coonan: 601
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37125
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Coonan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K UW1 N AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈkunən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C550

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