Ruan


Ruan households in mid-nineteenth century Ireland


Household numbers by county in Griffith's (1847-64), as on the map

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Surname Dictionary

Ó Ruadháin Ruane: líonmhar: Gaillimh-Maigh Eo-Sligeach. Clann de chuid Uí Fiachrach a chónaigh i Róidhbín, lámh le Baile an Róba. Tá an leagan Rowan go forleathan agus dealraíonn sé go raibh clann eile ar a laghad ann. Fréamh: an t-ainm Ruadhán, an fear rua. Bhí an t-ainm coitianta mar gheall ar N.Ruadhán a bhunaigh mainistir Lothra.
Ruane numerous: Mayo-Galway-Sligo etc. Ir. Ó Ruadháin, from first name Ruadhán, the red-haired one. A sept of the Uí Maine (E Galway); there was another sept in Mayo, sometimes appearing as Rowan.MIF.

Variants in Griffith's
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