About Linnehan
The surname Linnehan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Loinnigháin, meaning "descendant of Loinnigháin." The name Loinnigháin is believed to be a personal name derived from the word "loinn," which means "blackbird." Therefore, the surname Linnehan is associated with a person whose ancestors were known as the descendants of Loinnigháin, possibly indicating a connection to the blackbird or having characteristics associated with it.
The surname Linnehan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Linnehan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Linnehan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Linnehan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.