About Drinan
The surname Drinan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Draighneáin, meaning "descendant of Draighneán." The name Draighneán is believed to be a diminutive form of the word "draighean," which translates to "blackthorn." The blackthorn tree holds symbolic significance in Irish folklore and is associated with protection and strength. Therefore, the surname Drinan likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near or had a connection to blackthorn trees.
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The surname Drinan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Drinan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Drinan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Drinan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Drinan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.