About Osullivan
The surname O'Sullivan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Súilleabháin," meaning "descendant of Súilleabhán." The personal name Súilleabhán is composed of the elements "súil," meaning "eye," and "dubhán," meaning "dark." Therefore, the surname O'Sullivan can be interpreted as "descendant of the dark-eyed one."
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The surname Osullivan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Osullivan 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 Osullivan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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