Tynnan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Tynnan

What does the name Tynnan mean?

The Tynnan surname comes from an Anglicized version of the Gaelic name "O Teimhneain," which is derived from the word "teimhean," meaning "dark."

Early Origins of the Tynnan family

The surname Tynnan was first found in County Leix (Irish: Laois) formerly known as Queen's County, located in central Ireland, in Leinster Province, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Tynnan family

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Tynnan Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: O'Tynan, Tinan, Tynan, Tynnan, O'Teynane and many more.

Early Notables of the Tynnan family

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Migration of the Tynnan family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Ellen Tynan, who came to Nova Scotia in 1831; Joseph Tynan, who arrived in America in 1822 at age 20; Mary Tynan, age 24, who arrived in New York city in 1850.