About Spillane
The surname Spillane is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Spealáin," meaning "descendant of Spealán." Spealán is a personal name derived from the word "speal," which means "scythe" or "blade." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in using a scythe or had a scythe-like appearance. Over time, the name Spillane became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Spillane is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Spillane 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 Spillane is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Spillane in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Spillane using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.