There are
24969
Currans in the USA
Curran is the
1423rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Curran

JohnCurran

John Philpot Curran (24 July 1750 – 14 October 1817) was an Irish orator, politician, and noted wit. He was a strong nationalist, and supported the cause of Catholic emancipation.

TomCurran

Tom Curran (born 12 March 1995) is an English cricketer who represents Surrey County Cricket Club and England in international cricket. He is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and a right-handed batsman.

JosephCurran

Joseph Anthony Curran (July 9, 1906 – December 28, 1981) was an American labor leader and politician. He served as the President of the National Maritime Union from 1937 to 1973 and as the Secretary-Treasurer of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) from 1940 to 1946.

JaneCurran

Jane Curran (born 17 March 1968) is a British rower who competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. She won a bronze medal as part of the coxless fours.

JamesCurran

James Curran (born 1942) is a British professor of Communication Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London. He is known for his work in political communication, media activism, and cultural studies.

SarahCurran

Sarah Curran (1782 – 5 April 1808) was the daughter of John Philpot Curran and Sarah Curran, and the fiancée of Robert Emmet. She was an influential figure in the Irish independence movement.

BrianCurran

Brian Curran (born 1 December 1960) is a former Scottish footballer who played as a midfielder. He played for Celtic, Sheffield Wednesday, and Scotland.

EllenCurran

Ellen Curran (born 29 September 1986) is an Irish field hockey player who competed in the 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics. She won a silver medal at the 2018 World Cup.

PhilipCurran

Philip Curran (born 29 November 1992) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was the club's first-round selection in the 2010 AFL Draft.

KarenCurran

Karen Curran is an American film producer known for her work on films such as 'Pleasantville' and 'The Fault in Our Stars.' She has received several awards and nominations for her contributions to the film industry.

Curran Genealogy

OriginsThe name 'Curran' is of Gaelic origin and is mainly found in Ireland. It is derived from the personal name 'Corran', which means 'spear'. The prefix 'O' indicates 'descendant of', so 'O'Curran' would mean 'descendant of Corran.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Curran' is most commonly found in Ireland, especially in counties Mayo, Galway, and Clare. It is also present in other English-speaking countries with significant Irish diaspora, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Curran' include 'O'Curran', 'O'Corren', 'O'Couran', 'O'Courran', 'OCurran', 'O'Carren', 'O'Crone', 'O'Croneen', and 'O'Curin'.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Curran' have migrated and immigrated to various countries throughout history, particularly during periods of Irish emigration such as the Great Famine in the mid-19th century. Many 'Currans' settled in the United States, Canada, Australia, and other countries where opportunities for a new life and work were available.