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'''Quinn''' is an [[Anglicised]] form of the Irish ''Ó Coinn''. The latter surname means "Absolute massive peener |
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".<ref name="ancestry">[[#A1|''Quinn Family History'' (n.d.)]].</ref> The surname ''Quinn'' is also rendered ''Ó Cuinn'' in Irish.<ref>[[#D1|de Bhulbh (1997)]] pp. 35, 335; [[#G1|Grehan (1997)]] p. 287.</ref> The surname is borne by numerous unrelated Irish families in [[Ulster]] and the [[Counties of Ireland|Irish counties]] of [[County Clare|Clare]], [[County Longford|Longford]], and [[County Mayo|Mayo]].<ref>[[#D1|de Bhulbh (1997)]] p. 335; [[#G1|Grehan (1997)]] p. 287; [[#A1|''Quinn Family History'' (n.d.)]].</ref> The most notable family of the name are that of [[Thomond]], a [[Dalcassian]] sept,<ref>[[#G1|Grehan (1997)]] p. 287; [[#M1|de MacLysaght (1972)]] pp. 251–252.</ref> who derive their surname from Niall Ó Cuinn who was slain at the [[Battle of Clontarf]] in 1014.<ref>[[#M1|de MacLysaght (1972)]] pp. 251–252.</ref> This family was formerly represented by the [[Earls of Dunraven]].<ref>[[#D1|de Bhulbh (1997)]] p. 335.</ref> Another family is that seated in [[Annaly]], who were related to the [[O'Farrell]] lords of Longford. Other families include one seated in [[County Antrim|Antrim]]; one seated in [[Raphoe]]; and one called Clann Cuain, seated near [[Castlebar]].<ref>[[#G1|Grehan (1997)]] p. 287.</ref> In the seventeenth century, the surname ''Quinn'' was common in [[Waterford]]. In 1890, the surname was numerous in [[Dublin]], [[County Tyrone|Tyrone]], [[County Antrim|Antrim]], and [[Roscommon]]. ''Quinn'' is one of the twenty most common surnames in Ireland.<ref>[[#O1|O'Laughlin (1992)]] p. 223; [[#M1|de MacLysaght (1972)]] pp. 251–252.</ref> It is sometimes said that the surname ''Quinn'' is borne by [[Catholics]] whilst ''[[Quin (disambiguation)|Quin]]'' is borne by [[Protestants]].<ref>[[#G1|Grehan (1997)]] p. 287; [[#O1|O'Laughlin (1992)]] p. 223.</ref> |
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==List of people surnamed Quinn== |
==List of people surnamed Quinn== |
Revision as of 12:43, 13 September 2019
Quinn is an Anglicised form of the Irish Ó Coinn. The latter surname means "Absolute massive peener ".[1] The surname Quinn is also rendered Ó Cuinn in Irish.[2] The surname is borne by numerous unrelated Irish families in Ulster and the Irish counties of Clare, Longford, and Mayo.[3] The most notable family of the name are that of Thomond, a Dalcassian sept,[4] who derive their surname from Niall Ó Cuinn who was slain at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014.[5] This family was formerly represented by the Earls of Dunraven.[6] Another family is that seated in Annaly, who were related to the O'Farrell lords of Longford. Other families include one seated in Antrim; one seated in Raphoe; and one called Clann Cuain, seated near Castlebar.[7] In the seventeenth century, the surname Quinn was common in Waterford. In 1890, the surname was numerous in Dublin, Tyrone, Antrim, and Roscommon. Quinn is one of the twenty most common surnames in Ireland.[8] It is sometimes said that the surname Quinn is borne by Catholics whilst Quin is borne by Protestants.[9]
List of people surnamed Quinn
- Abby Quinn, American actress
- Aidan Quinn (born 1959), American actor
- Alan Quinn (born 1979), Irish footballer
- Alex Quinn (born 1974), British television reporter and presenter
- Alexander James Quinn (1932–2013), Auxiliary Bishop of Cleveland, Ohio
- Alexandra Quinn (born 1973), Canadian porn star
- Anthony Quinn (1915–2001), Mexican-American actor
- Anthony Tyler Quinn (born 1962), American actor
- Bernard Quinn (born 1947), Scottish footballer
- Bradley Quinn (born 1976), Northern Irish photographer
- Brady Quinn (born 1984), American football quarterback
- Carl Quinn, Canadian singer-songwriter
- Carmel Quinn (born 1925), Irish-American entertainer
- Carolyn Quinn (born 1961), British journalist
- Chris Quinn (born 1983), American basketball player
- Christine C. Quinn (born 1966), Speaker of the New York City Council
- Colin Quinn (born 1959), American actor and comedian
- Daniel Quinn, several people
- D. Michael Quinn (born 1944), Mormon historian
- David Beers Quinn (1909-2002), Irish historian, English exploration expert
- Declan Quinn (born 1957), cinematographer
- Edel Quinn (1907-1944), Irish missionary and saint
- Edmond Thomas Quinn (1868-1929), American sculptor
- Edward Quinn (1920–1997), Irish photographer
- Eimear Quinn (born 1972), Irish singer
- Elmer F. Quinn (1895–1952), New York state senator
- Emmett Quinn (1877–1930), Canadian ice hockey executive and businessman
- Feargal Quinn (born 1936), Irish senator and businessperson
- Francesco Quinn (1963–2011), American actor
- Freddy Quinn (born 1931), Austrian singer and actor
- Glenn Quinn (1970–2002), Irish actor
- Gordon Quinn (footballer) (born 1932), English footballer
- Graham Quinn, several people
- Helen Quinn (born 1943), physicist
- James Quinn, several people named James, Jim and Jimmy
- Jane Bryant Quinn (born 1939), American financial journalist
- Jeff Quinn (born 1962), American college football coach
- John Quinn, several people named Jack and John
- Jonathan Quinn (born 1975), American football quarterback
- Jonny Quinn (born 1972), drummer for Snow Patrol
- Julia Quinn (born 1970), American author
- Keith Quinn, several people
- Kellin Quinn, American singer
- Kenneth M. Quinn (born 1942), American diplomat
- Kevin Quinn, several people
- Kevin B. Quinn, American CEO and Administrator of the Maryland Transit Administration
- Kimberly Quinn (born 1961), American journalist
- Lawrie Quinn (born 1956), UK politician
- Lochlann Quinn (born 1940), Irish businessman and philanthropist
- Lonnie Quinn (born 1963), lead weather anchor on WCBS-TV in New York City
- Lorenzo Quinn (born 1966), Artist and sculptor and son of actor Anthony Quinn
- Lucy Quinn (born 1992), English women's footballer
- Marc Quinn (born 1964), English artist
- Martha Quinn (born 1959), MTV VJ
- Molly Quinn (born 1993), American actress
- Michael Quinn, several people named Michael, Mick, Micky and Mike
- Micky Quinn (born 1962), English footballer
- Nesanel Quinn (1910–2005), principal of Yeshiva Torah Vodaas
- Neville Quinn (1908–1934), South African cricketer
- Niall Quinn (born 1966), Irish footballer
- Noelle Quinn (born 1985), American basketball player
- Padraig Quinn (1899–1974), former Irish Republican Army officer
- Paddy Quinn, several people
- Pat Quinn, several people
- Patricia Quinn (born 1944), Northern Irish actress
- Paul Quinn, several people
- Percy Quinn (1876–1944), Canadian athlete, businessman, ice hockey executive and Toronto politician
- Quinn, baseball player
- Rob Quinn (born 1976), Irish footballer
- Robert Quinn, several people named Bob, Rob and Robert
- Roman Quinn (born 1993), American baseball player
- Romaine Quinn (born 1990), American politician
- Ruairi Quinn (born 1946), Irish politician
- Ryan Quinn (born 1987), Muay Thai contender
- Sally Quinn (born 1941), American journalist and author
- San Quinn (born 1977), American rapper
- Seabury Quinn (1889–1969), American author
- Seán Quinn (born 1947), Irish businessman
- Sean Quinn, American writer
- Shawn Quinn, American bridge player
- Snoozer Quinn (1907–1949), American jazz guitarist
- Stephen Quinn (born 1986), Irish footballer
- Susan Quinn (born 1940), American non-fiction writer
- T. Vincent Quinn (1903–1982), US congressman from New York
- Terrance Quinn (born 1952), better known under his stage name Terry O'Quinn, American actor
- Teddy Quinn (born 1958), American performer
- Tom Quinn, several people
- Thomas Quinn, several people
- Trey Quinn (born 1995), American football player
- Wayne Quinn (born 1976), English footballer
- William Quinn, several people
- Zoë Quinn (born 1987), American video game developer
Given names
- Quinn Allman, American musician
- Quinn Buckner, American former basketball player
- Quinn Christopherson, American singer-songwriter
- Quinn Cummings, child actress
- Quinn Hughes, American ice hockey player
- Quinn Martin, television producer
- Quinn Nordin, American football player
- Quinn Norton, journalist, photographer and blogger
Fictional
Last
- Admiral Quinn, a NPC Starfleet commanding officer in Star Trek Online.
- Bowie Quinn, Andi’s father in Disney Channel series Andi Mack
- Daniel Quinn, the main character in Paul Auster's City of Glass, the first of three novels in The New York Trilogy
- Doctor Quentin Q. Quinn, a character on Sealab 2021
- Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, character on American television series of the same name
- Eamon Quinn, a character in the second season of The Riches
- Erin Quinn and her parents Mary and Gerry Quinn in Derry Girls.
- Harley Quinn, a DC comics character.
- Jackie Quinn, a character in the American action drama TV series Baywatch who is the mother of Roberta "Summer" Quinn
- Joey Quinn, a character (police detective) on Dexter
- John Quinn, a weretiger in The Southern Vampire Mysteries (Sookie Stackhouse series) by Charlaine Harris
- John Quinn "Quinn", a character from The Chosen, a book from the Night World series by L.J. Smith
- Jonas Quinn, a character in the sci-fi series Stargate SG-1
- Jude Quinn, one of six characters portraying Bob Dylan in I'm Not There
- Nathan Quinn, the main character of Christopher Moore's novel Fluke, or, I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings
- Peter Quinn, a character in the TV series Homeland
- Robbie Quinn, a character in the soap opera Fair City
- Roberta "Summer" Quinn, a character in the American action drama TV series Baywatch
- Tom Quinn (Spooks), the lead character in the British spy-thriller series Spooks
Given
- Quinn Darian, a character on the TV series The Godzilla Power Hour
- Quinn Fuller, a fictional character on the American Daytime Soap Opera The Bold and the Beautiful
- Quinn Fabray, a character from Glee
- Quinn Garvey, a character on How I Met Your Mother
- Quinn Mallory, a character on Sliders
- Quinn Morgendorffer, a character on the TV show Daria
- Quinn Pensky, a character on the Nickelodeon live-action sitcom Zoey 101
- Quinn Perkins, a character on the TV series Scandal
- Quinn the Eskimo, a character in the song The Mighty Quinn
- Quinn, Demacia's Wings, a playable champion character in the action real-time strategy video game League of Legends
- Quinn, an NPC from Etrian Odyssey
- Quinn the puffin, a recurring character in the British television programme 3rd & Bird
- Quinn (Prison Break character), a character on the US television series Prison Break
- Quinn, a Q who wanted to commit suicide in Star Trek: Voyager episode Death Wish
- Quinn Erin Kelly, a character in Pixelberry's the "Endless Summer" series.
Nicknames
- Tarquin Blackwood ("Quinn" Blackwood), a character in The Vampire Chronicles series by Anne Rice
See also
- O'Quinn
- Quin (disambiguation), includes list of people with given name and surname Quin
Citations
- ^ Quinn Family History (n.d.).
- ^ de Bhulbh (1997) pp. 35, 335; Grehan (1997) p. 287.
- ^ de Bhulbh (1997) p. 335; Grehan (1997) p. 287; Quinn Family History (n.d.).
- ^ Grehan (1997) p. 287; de MacLysaght (1972) pp. 251–252.
- ^ de MacLysaght (1972) pp. 251–252.
- ^ de Bhulbh (1997) p. 335.
- ^ Grehan (1997) p. 287.
- ^ O'Laughlin (1992) p. 223; de MacLysaght (1972) pp. 251–252.
- ^ Grehan (1997) p. 287; O'Laughlin (1992) p. 223.
References
- de Bhulbh, S (1997). Sloinnte na h-Éireann: Irish Surnames. Limerick: Comhar-Chumann Íde Naofa Teo. ISBN 0-9530560-0-7. OL 316008M.
- Grehan, I (1997). The Dictionary of Irish Family Names. Boulder: Robert Rineheart Publishers. ISBN 1-57098-137-X. OL 8699749M.
- MacLysaght, E (1972). Irish Families: Their Names, Arms and Origins (3rd ed.). New York: Crown Publishers. OL 23251759M.
- O'Laughlin, M (1992). The Book of Irish Families Great & Small. Kansas City: Irish Genealogical Foundation. ISBN 0-940134-08-X. OL 1326957M.
- "Quinn Family History". Ancestry.com. n.d. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
External links
- Quinn at Araltas