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Etymology of Bohane

What does the name Bohane mean?

The Bohane surname is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Ó Buadhacháin, which comes from the word "buadhach," meaning "victorious."

Early Origins of the Bohane family

The surname Bohane was first found in County Cork, where Irish Fiants show the earliest records of this surname.

Early History of the Bohane family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bohane research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1659 is included under the topic Early Bohane History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bohane Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bohan, O'Bohan, Bohane, Bohannon, Boughan, Bohane, Bowen and many more.

Early Notables of the Bohane family

  • Bohane of County Cork


Bohane migration to Australia +

Bohane Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Bohane (post 1700) +

  • Edward Bohane (1873-1940), member of the Royal Dublin Society


  1. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 14th September 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/earl-st-vincent


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