About Oneil
The surname O'Neil is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Néill," meaning "descendant of Niall." Niall is an ancient Irish personal name that translates to "champion" or "cloud." The O'Neils were a powerful and influential Gaelic clan in Ireland, particularly in the province of Ulster. The surname is commonly found among people of Irish descent and signifies a connection to the O'Neil clan and its history.
The surname Oneil is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Oneil 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 Oneil in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Oneil using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.