For background on how the map was made (and its flaws), see the relevant blog entry.
Geehan | rare: Offaly-Tipperary. Ir. Ó Gaoithín. From gaoth, wind; perhaps a diminutive of Ó Maolghaoithe. A family of Síol Éalaigh, Wicklow, existing as Gahan. Also a Connacht group which appears as Wynne. See Gahan. SGG. |
Gihon | rare: Belfast. Ir. Ó Gaoithín. See Guihen. |
Guiheen | Very rare: Connacht. See Guihen. |
Guihen | Quite numerous: Roscommon, Leitrim, Kerry. Ir. Ó Gaoithín, gaoth = wind. This name has also been anglicised Wynn. Always associated with Blasket Is. MIF & SGG. |
Ó Gaoithín | (1) Gahan, (2) Guihen: tá (1) líonmhar i Loch Garman; is líon beag (2) i gCiarraí, Ros Comáin & Liatroim. Deineadh Wynn díobh i gConnachta, leis. Bhí an chéad dream i gceannas i Síol Éalaigh, Cill Mhantáin. Fréamh: ón ainm Gaoth - féach Mac Gaoithe. |
DEDs where Guiheen and a second surname are found together
This list shows total 1901 Guiheen households by county.
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