TheNameDBMcGlennon
PatronymicMeaning
Descendant of Flannán, a personal name possibly meaning 'ruddy' or 'blood-red'.
Etymology
The 'Mc' prefix indicates 'son of' in Irish. 'Glennon' derives from the Irish name Flannán, which may relate to 'flann' meaning 'ruddy' or 'blood-red' in Gaelic. The surname emerged in Ulster and Connacht regions.
About the McGlennon Surname
An Irish patronymic surname derived from the personal name Flannán. The name reflects traditional Gaelic naming conventions.
Distribution
Found primarily in Ireland, particularly in Ulster and Connacht provinces, with emigrant populations in North America.
Notable Bearers
Limited documented notable bearers