About Tiernan
The surname Tiernan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Tighearnán," which means "lord" or "master." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from an ancestor who held a position of authority or leadership. The name Tiernan is commonly found in Ireland, particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan, and is often associated with individuals who were respected or held positions of power within their communities.
The surname Tiernan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tiernan 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 Tiernan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tiernan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tiernan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.