Summary

Lyons is a surname of English and Irish origin. It is derived from the Old French personal name Lion, meaning 'lion', and was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who displayed courage or strength. The Lyons surname can be traced back to Normandy, France, before eventually spreading to England and Ireland. Over time, various branches of the Lyons family have migrated to different parts of the world.
There are
84516
Lyonss in the USA
Lyons is the
369th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Lyons

SamuelLyons

Samuel Lyons was a Confederate naval officer who served during the American Civil War.

LyonelFeininger

Lyonel Feininger was a German-American painter and caricaturist.

NinaLyons

Nina Lyons is a British artist known for her abstract paintings.

ZephaniahSwift

Zephaniah Swift Lyon was an American pioneer and Mormon leader.

LyonGardiner

Lyon Gardiner Tyler was an American educator and university president.

BernardLyons

Bernard Lyons was an English cricketer who played for Somerset.

DouglasLyons

Douglas Lyons is an American actor, writer, and composer.

JamesLyons

James Lyons was an Australian rules footballer for the Melbourne Football Club.

DebbieLyons

Debbie Lyons is an American rancher and agricultural advocate.

BobbyLyons

Bobby Lyons is a retired American professional basketball player.

Lyons Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Lyons' is of Irish origin and derives from the Gaelic name 'Ó Laighin', meaning 'descendant of Laighean', which is a personal name of uncertain meaning.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Lyons' is most commonly found in Ireland, particularly in County Cork and County Galway.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Lyons' include 'Lyons', 'Lyne', 'Lyon', and 'Lion'.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Lyons' have migrated to various countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, often as a result of the Irish diaspora.