For background on how the map was made (and its flaws), see the relevant blog entry.
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. |
Rohan | fairly rare: Munster and South East, especially Kerry and Clare. Ir. Ó Robhacháin, from robhach, crafty. In Ulster, it is Ó Ruadhacháin, dimin. of ruadh, red-haired. MIF. |
Roughan | Quite numerous: Clare etc. Ir. Ó Robhacháin, dimin. from robhach, crafty. See Rohan. |
Rowan | numerous: all areas, especially E Ulster, E Midlands. Ir. Ó Ruadháin. This name is generally English (from the tree), but also a synonym of Rohan and Ruane, q.v. |
DEDs where Rowen and a second surname are found together
This list shows total 1901 Rowen households by county.
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