5,853 CONCANNON members around the world
Stay informed about CONCANNON Family online & offline events!
See our recent family gatherings
CONCANNON Family History
Recorded in the spellings of O'Concannon and Concannon, this is a famous Irish surname. The name is particularly associated with County Galway, and it is said that for many centuries was found only there. The clan claim descent from a warrior called 'Cuceannan' who was killed in battle in 991 a.d. The name is believed to translate as 'the fair headed hound' which is possible, anything is possible with surnames. Irish surnames in particular, descend from the original chieftain, and many are or were, nicknames for some aspect of the chief. As 'Kennedy' means 'ugly head', then 'fairheaded hound' is quite complimentary...Who have we missed?
Tell us about any famous CONCANNON (or surname variant) you think we should add here. We will get our genealogists to check them out and add them to the list. Thanks!
Join the conversation with the CONCANNON tribe
- Find your CONCANNON ancestor
- Tell us about your CONCANNON Family
- Tell us about your CONCANNON ancestors
- Ask a question about the CONCANNON history
- Leave a message for CONCANNON family members
CORRECTION : Thomas Cannon's sister Catherine ( as written above )served with Saint Josephs of Toronto (CSJ ) for nearly 70 years - not as previously suggested with IHM. A beloved teacher and hospital administrator. When she went to Canada at 17 to join the Sister's Catherine's dream as a little girl was to work with the native American peoples. Ultimately she did achieve that dream with the sisters.
Thomas Cannon born 1909, became Brother Gabriel with Christian Brothers and served over 80 years as he entered at 14. His father was Patrick and his grandfather was Joseph Concannon, Inishbofin, Co Galway. Joseph and wife Mary ( Halloran) emigrated from Ireland in 1870 to Scranton , Pa and the coal mines. Brother Gabriel founded modern day Calvert Hall College High School in Baltimore. 20 years as Missionary in Phillipines, just like St Colman on Inishbofin in 6th century. Brother Gabriel sister Catherine also a nun with Immaculate Heart of Mary.
My great great great grandmother was Julia Concannon she was born in Galway in 1821
My great great grandfather was Martin Concannon from Brierfield South Co. Galway. His dad's name was Thomas Ban Concannon.
Looking forbade cousin. Joseph Concannon aka Joey
Areas of Origin for CONCANNON
Invite more CONCANNON family members!
Write an email address and click 'Invite' to share this page with more members of the CONCANNON tribe.
Log in or Register to invite others
Family Coat of Arms Generator
Why not see what your family crest could look like based on your own family characteristics?
Create CrestDiscover where the CONCANNON Family members live around the world
Explore where tribe members live today!
Show off the CONCANNON Family Crest…
Wear your crest with pride...plenty of products to choose from
