Brennan

Patronymic

Meaning

Descendant of Braonan, meaning sorrow or sadness.

Etymology

Derived from the Irish Ó Braonáin, from the personal name Braonan. The surname is associated with the Munster region of Ireland.

About the Brennan Surname

Brennan is a prominent Irish surname with medieval roots in Munster. The family held significant lands and influence in the region during the Middle Ages.

Distribution

Concentrated in County Kilkenny, County Tipperary, and County Waterford in Ireland.

People with the Brennan Surname

George M. Brennan

Intermediate Commissioner of F.C.A.

James Brennan

Patrick Brennan

Robert Patrick Brennan

Minister

Roger Brennan

Vincent Brennan

Honorable

Vincent M. Brennan

Rep.