There are
1214
Finnerans in the USA
Finneran is the
21509th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Finneran

BarryFinneran

Barry Finneran is a professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in the minor leagues.

EleanorFinneran

Eleanor Finneran is an American actress known for her roles in stage productions and independent films.

ThomasFinneran

Thomas Finneran is a former politician from Massachusetts who served as the Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

PatriciaFinneran

Patricia Finneran is a documentary filmmaker and producer, known for her works on social and environmental issues.

KevinFinneran

Kevin Finneran is a former professional lacrosse player and a member of the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame.

KittyFinneran

Kitty Finneran is an Irish singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice and contributions to traditional Irish music.

MichaelFinneran

Michael Finneran is an American poet and writer known for his contemplative and introspective works.

PeggyFinneran

Peggy Finneran is an American artist known for her abstract paintings and mixed media artworks.

BrendanFinneran

Brendan Finneran is a rugby player from Ireland who played as a scrum-half for various professional teams.

SiobhanFinneran

Siobhan Finneran is an English actress known for her roles in television dramas such as 'Downton Abbey' and 'Happy Valley.'

Finneran Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Finneran is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name 'Ó Fionnaráin,' which means 'descendant of Fionnárán.' Fionnárán is a personal name derived from the words 'fionn' meaning 'fair' or 'white' and 'árán' meaning 'sustenance' or 'bread.' The name is believed to have originated in County Roscommon in Ireland.
Geographic DistributionThe surname Finneran is most commonly found in Ireland, particularly in County Roscommon where it originated. However, there are also Finnerans in other parts of Ireland and in diaspora communities in countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname Finneran include Finnerty, Finnerally, Fingerhut, Finerman, Finnegan, Finnerman, Fineman, Finneron, Finnerty-Bultur, and Fenneman.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname Finneran can be traced to the Irish diaspora. Many Finnerans emigrated from Ireland to countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, seeking better economic opportunities or fleeing political unrest. They often settled in areas with established Irish communities and maintained their Irish cultural heritage.