There are
559
Conollys in the USA
Conolly is the
39352nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Conolly

BarryConolly

Barry Conolly was a British diplomat who served as the High Commissioner to Pakistan from 2004 to 2008.

GeorgeU.

George U. Conolly was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Michigan from 1933 to 1935.

MarieW.

Marie W. Conolly is an American judge who currently serves as a Justice of the Massachusetts Appeals Court.

MarkConolly

Mark Conolly is a former professional soccer player from Bermuda, known for his time playing for the Bermuda national team.

PhilConnolly

Phil Connolly is an Australian rules footballer who played for the Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League.

TomConnolly

Tom Connolly was an American film director and screenwriter, known for his work on films like 'The Gay Divorcee' and 'The Band Wagon.'

JohnMcConnell

John McConnell was an Irish politician who served as a member of the Irish Parliament for County Clare in the late 18th century.

JenniferO'Connell

Jennifer O'Connell is an Irish journalist and author, known for her columns in The Irish Times and her novels like 'The Lives of Women.'

FrankO'Connor

Frank O'Connor was an Irish writer and literary critic, best known for his short stories and memoirs like 'Guests of the Nation' and 'An Only Child.'

NiamhMcConnell

Niamh McConnell is an Irish actress, known for her roles in films like 'The Butcher Boy' and 'The Wind That Shakes the Barley.'

Conolly Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Conolly' is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name 'Ó Conghaile' or 'Ó Conghalaigh,' meaning 'descendant of Conghal' or 'descendant of Conghalach.' The name 'Conghal' is derived from the Gaelic word 'con,' meaning 'wisdom' or 'intelligence.' The name 'Conolly' is primarily associated with County Monaghan in Ireland.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Conolly' is most commonly found in Ireland, particularly in County Monaghan. It is also found in smaller numbers in other parts of Ireland and in countries with significant Irish diaspora, such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Conolly' include 'O'Conolly,' 'Connolly,' 'O'Connelly,' 'Connelly,' 'Connally,' 'O'Connell,' 'McConnell,' 'O'Connell,' 'O'Connor,' and 'Conlan.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Conolly' has been carried by Irish immigrants to various countries, particularly during periods of Irish emigration, such as the Great Famine in the mid-19th century. Many of these immigrants settled in the United States, Canada, Australia, and other countries with strong Irish communities.