Neehan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of Neehan

What does the name Neehan mean?

The surname Neehan comes from the Irish Ó Niathain.

Early Origins of the Neehan family

The surname Neehan was first found in County Cork (Irish: Corcaigh) the ancient Kingdom of Deis Muin (Desmond), located on the southwest coast of Ireland in the province of Munster, where Neivin O'Nyhyn was charged with harboring felons in 1295. William O'Nyhyn appeared in another court case not much later.

Early History of the Neehan family

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Neehan Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Nyhan, O'Nyhan, Nihan, Nihen, Nihane, Nahane, Neehane and many more.

Early Notables of the Neehan family

the Neehane family of Ballymoney

Neehan migration to the United States +

Neehan Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Honora and Patrick Neehan, who landed in Boston in 1849

Neehan migration to Australia +

Neehan Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. John Neehan, (b. 1822), aged 15, British labourer who was convicted in London, England for life for stealing, transported aboard the "Frances Charlotte" on 7th December 1836, arriving in Van Diemen's Land, Tasmania 1

The Neehan Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Fortis et hospitalis
Motto Translation: Brave and hospitable.

Sources +

Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 24th October 2022). https://convictrecords.com.au