People With Last Name Quinn

The surname Quinn is an Anglicized version of the Irish names Ó Coinn or Mac Cuinn, which translate to "descendant of Conn." This surname is prevalent among various unrelated families in Ireland, particularly in the northern province of Ulster and the counties of Clare, Longford, and Mayo. Historical records suggest that the O'Quins were part of the Conmaicne Rein tribe, descending from the Erainn tribe, who were among the early Celtic settlers in Ireland. The Thomond family, a Dalcassian sept, is one of the most notable bearers of the name, tracing their lineage to Niall Ó Cuinn, who died at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014. Additionally, the Quinns have historical ties to the O'Farrell lords of Longford and the O'Neill Kings of Tír Eoghain. By the seventeenth century, the surname was widespread in Waterford, and by 1890, it was particularly common in Dublin, Tyrone, Antrim, and Roscommon.

Based on Census data, Quinn ranks #422 among U.S. last names, with an estimated 76986 individuals — approximately 26 per 100,000 people.

Our database contains over 33812 people with the last name Quinn. This surname is most commonly found in Florida, California, New York. We have over 26 unique first names combined with the last name Quinn in our records. The most frequent first names associated with this surname are James, John, Michael.