| ![Show Contents]() Conor History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of ConorWhat does the name Conor mean? Today's Irish surnames are underpinned by a multitude of rich histories. The name Conor originally appeared in Gaelic as Ó Conchobhair, derived from the personal name Conchobhar. Early Origins of the Conor familyThe surname Conor was first found in Munster, where they held a family seat from very ancient times. The chief O'Connor Kerry was lord of a vast area north of Kerry prior to the Anglo-Norman invasion of 1170, when they were pushed further north. Early History of the Conor familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Conor research. Another 54 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1761, 1763, 1834 and 1852 are included under the topic Early Conor History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Conor Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Connor, Conner, Conor, Connors, O'Connor, Connores, Conner, Connar, Connars, O'Connar, O'Conner, Connair, Connairs, Connaire, Connaires, Cawner, Cawners, Caunnor, Cauner, Cauners and many more. Early Notables of the Conor familyMore information is included under the topic Early Conor Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Conor migration to the United States | + |
Conor Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Dionis Conor, who landed in Jamestown, Va in 1607 1
Conor Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- James Conor, aged 22, who arrived in New York, NY in 1805 1
| Conor migration to Canada | + |
Conor Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Mary Conor, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1822
| Contemporary Notables of the name Conor (post 1700) | + |
- William Conor OBE RHA RUA ROI (1881-1968), Northern Irish artist from Belfast
- Conor Anthony Gearty KC (Hon), FBA (1957-2025), Irish Professor of Human Rights Law at the London School of Economics
- Conor Moynagh (b. 1993), Irish business-man and Gaelic footballer who played for the Cavan county team
- Conor Michael Gillaspie (b. 1987), American former Major League Baseball third baseman who played for the San Francisco Giants, Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim between 2008 and 2017
- Conor Hanifin, American actor, known for Swat (2014), Myra Hindley: The Untold Story (2013) and Stage 5 (2009)
- Conor Harrity (b. 1994), American rower, known as John Conor Harrity, he competed in the men's eight event at the 2020 Summer Olympics
- Conor Geraroid Hourihane (b. 1991), Irish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for EFL League One club Derby County and the Republic of Ireland national team
- Conor Angus Cloud Hickey (1998-2023), known by his stage name Angus Cloud, an American actor best known for his portrayal of Fezco in the HBO television series Euphoria (2019–2022); he tragically died at the age of 25
- Conor Myles John O'Brien (1943-2023), 18th Baron Inchiquin, an English-born, Irish Clan chief and holder of an Irish peerage
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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