O’ Connor

Gaelic: Ó Conchobhair

Variants: Conner, Connor, Connors, O’Conor

Motto: O Dia Gach Aon Cabhair
“From God every help”

Name Meaning: Hero or champion

Famous O’Connors:
Carroll O’Connor – actor (All in the Family)
Flannery O’Connor – author
Sandra Day O’Connor – Supreme Court Justice

The O’Connors are the descendants of six distinct O’Connor septs located in different parts of the country, of whom four survive in considerable numbers. The most important are the O'Connors of Connacht dating from the 2nd century Conchobhair. The name today in Ireland is ranked 9th most numerous and boasts of over 30,000 members. The largest concentration of O ‘Connors are found in Munster, particularly Counties Kerry, Cork and Limerick. The O’Connors are 6th most numerous in County Kildare.

 

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