About Guinan
The surname Guinan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Gionáin," meaning "descendant of Gionán." The name Gionán is believed to be a diminutive form of the Gaelic word "gion," which translates to "swift." Therefore, the surname Guinan likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their speed or agility.
The surname Guinan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Guinan 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 Guinan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Guinan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Guinan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.