About Drinnon
The surname Drinnon is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Draighneáin, meaning "descendant of Draighneán." The name Draighneán is believed to be derived from the word "draighean," which means "blackthorn." The blackthorn tree holds symbolic significance in Irish folklore and is associated with protection and strength. Therefore, the surname Drinnon may have originally been a nickname for someone who possessed these qualities or lived near blackthorn trees.
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The surname Drinnon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Drinnon 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 Drinnon is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Drinnon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Drinnon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.