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'''Byrne''' (variations: '''], O'Byrne''') is a ] derived from the ] '''Ó Broin''', and is the seventh most common surname in ] today. '''Byrne''' is an Irish surname and less commonly a given name. It is derived from the ] ''Ó Broin'' or ''Ó Beirn'', which are also linked to the surname ].


There are two Irish surnames which have Byrne as their English spelling; the most common comes from ''Ó Broin'', which refers to the Leinster-based family of Bran as described below. The less common family name is ''Ó Beirn'' or ''Ó Beirne'', which comes from a different family and is most commonly found in the Northwest of Ireland.
==History==
In the ], 'Ó Broin' means "descendant of Bran". The name has been traced back to the ancient ] ], Bran mac Máelmórda, ], deposed in 1018, (d. 1052), who belonged to the ] dynasty. He was descended from ], an earlier king of Leinster, who was, according to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, also monarch of all Ireland around 200 AD. The clan's motto is the Latin phrase ''Certavi et vici'', meaning "I have fought and conquered".<ref></ref>


==Notable people with the surname==
In pre-Norman times the O'Byrnes, then known as the ] ], inhabited the rich ] plains. With the progress of the ], they were compelled to migrate to the poorer lands and the mountainous country eastwards, later to be denominated as the county of ].
===A–D===

⚫ *], several people
==People==
*], Irish footballer *], British costume designer
*], costume designer *], several people
*], Lord Mayor of Dublin *], Lord Mayor of Dublin and TD
*], British actress *], British actress
*Andrea Byrne, who was a cast member on the Canadian sketch comedy TV series '']''
*], first Catholic Bishop of Little Rock *], first Catholic Bishop of Little Rock
*Andrew Hozier-Byrne, better known under his stage name ] (born 1990), Irish singer and songwriter
⚫ *], Australian politician
*], several people
*], athletics director at Texas A&M university
*], several people
*], several people
⚫ *], Irish comics writer
*] (born 1965), American business attorney and politician
*], Governor of New Jersey from 1974 to 1982 *], Governor of New Jersey from 1974 to 1982
*], Canadian musician *], Canadian musician
*], Irish footballer *], Irish footballer
*] (1970–1995), Australian model, subject of a murder case
⚫ *], Irish politician
*], "The Irish Giant" *], several people
*], American politician, former Catholic priest *] (born 1980), Irish opera soprano
*], Irish football player *], several people
*], musician *], several people
*], Irish politician *], several people named Chris or Christopher
*], Irish footballer *], Irish footballer
*], Irish footballer *], Irish footballer
*], Australian politician *], Australian politician
*], Artist *] (born 1964), Irish actor
*] (died 1948), Irish politician and medical practitioner
*], footballer
*] *], Irish footballer
*] *], English footballer
*] *] (born 1952), Scottish-born American musician
*] *], several people
*], chef *], several people
*], Australian singer *], Australian singer
*], fictional character in British soap opera ''Family Affairs''
*], cartoonist
*], Irish sportsman *], Irish sportsman
*], British newsreader and presenter *], British newsreader and presenter
*], chess player *], American chess player
*], Irish novelist *], Irish novelist
*], multiple people *] (1905–1975), New York politician and judge

===E–J===
*], several people
*], Irish footballer *], Irish footballer
*], U.S. Representative from Illinois *], British author
*], US Representative from Illinois
⚫ *], Irish politician
*] (real name Eoin Ó Broin), musician
*], Irish politician *], Irish politician
*], English writer *], English writer
*] (1877–1938), Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec
*], notable in Irish history
*], Irish historian *], Irish historian
*] (1837–1923), Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly
*], instigator of the Irish National Invincibles
*], eighth governor of South Dakota *], eighth governor of South Dakota
*], Irish actor *] (born 1950), Irish actor
*], Irish broadcaster *] (1934–2019), Irish broadcaster
*], English cricketer *] (1892–1973), English cricketer
*], Canadian politician *], several people
*], ] athletic director
*], English footballer
*], Portuguese architect *] (born 1941), Portuguese architect
*], Irish politician *], several people
*], British singer *], Irish rapper/ singer
*] *], several people
*] *], several people
*], Irish recipient of the ] *] (1933–2014), mayor of Chicago, Illinois
*], Australian rules footballer *], several people
*], U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania *] (born 1955), Australian journalist
*], mayor of Chicago, Illinois *] (born 1967), Australian tennis player
*] *] (1856–1880), Australian outlaw
*] *], Irish politician
*], several people named John or Johnny
*]
*], American pornographic actress *], American musician
*], journalist *], Irish politician
*], Australian tennis player *] (born 1996), Canadian lacrosse player

*], Australian outlaw
===K–Z===
*], British-American comic book artist
*], Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross *] (1957–2024), American lawyer
*], United States Navy admiral
*]
*] *], Irish professional association football player
*]
*]
*], former President, Oregon State University; former Administrator, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
*], BBC editor and writer
*]
*] Well knowen Wellingtonian, Skux
⚫ *], Irish footballer
*], Welsh rugby player *], Welsh rugby player
*], US Roman Catholic archbishop *], American Roman Catholic archbishop
*], U.S. Congresswoman from the state of Virginia *], US Congresswoman from the state of Virginia
*], British politician *], British politician
*], Irish international rugby league footballer
*] (born 1980), Irish gangster and criminal
*], Irish poet *], Irish poet
⚫ *], Australian scientist
⚫ *] (born 1949), American politician
*], Irish football player *], Irish football player
*], American actress *], American actress
*], Irish singer *], several people
*], drummer of the band ] *] (born 1974), British Paralympic wheelchair basketball player
*Matt Byrne, drummer of the American band ]
⚫ *], multiple people
*], several people
*], a leader in the Irish rebellion of 1798 *], a leader in the Irish rebellion of 1798
*], singer in the group Celtic Thunder *], Irish singer in the group Celtic Thunder
*], member of Irish boy band ] *], member of Irish boy band Westlife
*] and author of coloured Euclid *] (1944–2007), CEO of Irish soccer club Shelbourne F.C.
*], Irish football player and manager *] (1810–1880), Irish civil engineer and author
*], Irish football player and manager
*]
*] *] (1925–2007), American diplomat
*], businessman *], several people
*], English actress *], English actress
*], multiple people *], several people
*], British author *], British author
*] *], several people
*], American wrestler and author
*], Irish footballer *], Irish footballer
*], chess player *], several people
*], English footballer *], English footballer
*], Australian actress *], Australian actress
*], Member of the Scottish parliament *], Member of the Scottish parliament
*], car designer *], South African car designer
*], American drummer *], Irish footballer
*], Irish footballer *], several people
*], Irish rugby player *], several people
*] *], several people
*], English footballer *], Irish radio host
*], Irish broadcaster *], Australian filmmaker
*], Irish hurler *], several people
*], comedian *], American comedian and actor
*], English football manager *], English football manager
*], Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross *], several people
⚫ *], U.S. politician
*]
*], Australian rugby player *], Australian rugby player
*] *], several people
*] *], Irish boxer
*Walter Byrne (1849–1931), professional baseball umpire in 1882, see ]
*]
*], Irish boxer *], several people
*], Professional baseball umpire
*], American judge
*], Irish catholic missionary and educator
*], English cricketer


==Notable people with the given name==
==Other uses==
*] by Anthony Burgess * ], American actor
*], based in New York * ] (1929–2002), American actor
*], relating to the death of the Australian model
*], by the musician of the same name
*]

==Further reading==
⚫ * Byrne-Rothwell, Daniel. ''The Byrnes and the O'Byrnes''. House of Lochar, 2010. ISBN 9781904817031


==See also== ==See also==
*'']'' by Anthony Burgess
*], based in New York

*] *]
*] *]
*] *]


==References== ==Further reading==
⚫ * Byrne-Rothwell, Daniel. ''The Byrnes and the O'Byrnes''. House of Lochar, 2010. {{ISBN|9781904817031}}
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Latest revision as of 10:30, 2 December 2024

Byrne is an Irish surname and less commonly a given name. It is derived from the Gaelic Ó Broin or Ó Beirn, which are also linked to the surname O'Byrne.

There are two Irish surnames which have Byrne as their English spelling; the most common comes from Ó Broin, which refers to the Leinster-based family of Bran as described below. The less common family name is Ó Beirn or Ó Beirne, which comes from a different family and is most commonly found in the Northwest of Ireland.

Notable people with the surname

A–D

E–J

K–Z

Notable people with the given name

See also

Further reading

  • Byrne-Rothwell, Daniel. The Byrnes and the O'Byrnes. House of Lochar, 2010. ISBN 9781904817031
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