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It can be both:
the Irish is Kane or Kean(e) from Ó Catháin or Ó Céin
the Scottish is Kean from MacIain.
It could also be a shortened form of McKean/McKane found in some parts of Ulster.
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What does the Keane surname mean?
First found in County Londonderry, the Irish surname "Keane" appears in it's Gaelic form as "O Cathain" or "Mac Cathain". While the meaning of this surname remains unbeknownst to me, the family motto is: "A stroked cat is gentle".
What nationality is the name McDougal?
Scotch-Irish
Could the surname bass be Irish?
No, it is not of Irish origin. It is mostly an English surname, but occassionally a Scottish surname as well.
How did the term Scotch-Irish come about in the description of the Irish Immigrants?
The 'Scotch-Irish' are the Protestants planted in North Ireland by the British in the early 1600s. They were of Scottish Lowland origin. The term came about in the U.S.to distinguish them from the native Catholic Irish.
Is Shapiro an Irish surname?
It's a Jewish surname.
What does the Keane surname mean?
First found in County Londonderry, the Irish surname "Keane" appears in it's Gaelic form as "O Cathain" or "Mac Cathain". While the meaning of this surname remains unbeknownst to me, the family motto is: "A stroked cat is gentle".
What does the surname McClellan mean?
This is the Anglicized version of a Scotch or Irish name which means "Son of the servant of St. Faolain"
Where did the German and Scotch Irish settle?
what di the scotch -irish homes look like
What nationality is the last name Keane?
Nationality of the last name Keane is Irish.
What is a scotch-Irish person?
A Scotch-Irish are the people living in Ireland or Britain sharing a similar ancestry.
Is Roy keane friends with Robbie Keane?
Roy Keane and Robbie Keane are both Irish soccer players. It does not appear that they are friends because Roy Keane has criticized Robbie Keane in the media.
What is the celebration or festivals for scotch-Irish?
There are many celebrations and festivals for those of the Scotch-Irish background. These include Christmas and Easter celebrations along with specific Scotch-Irish festivals called Heritage festivals.
Who is the best Irish soccer player?
Robbie Keane
What is Robbie Keane known for?
Robbie Keane is an Irish footballer. This means that he is an Irish soccer player. He not only plays for the Irish national football team, but also for the Los Angeles Galaxy, a professional soccer team.
What nationality is the name McDougal?
Scotch-Irish
Could the surname bass be Irish?
No, it is not of Irish origin. It is mostly an English surname, but occassionally a Scottish surname as well.
What footballers support Celtic?
Robbie Keane Roy Keane Shay Given Pretty Much the Whole Irish Team
