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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.


==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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