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Corcoran


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Origin Of The Surname Corcoran

Meaning Of The Surname Corcoran

Descendant of the One with the Ruddy Complexion

Interesting Facts About Corcoran

Corcoran is an Anglicisation of the Old Gaelic surname Mac Corain. The prefixed ‘mac’ in this surname denotes that it is patronymic. Traditionally patronymic surnames were given to pass down the name of a clan chieftain or revered elder. In this case the name being passed down is Corain which is said to mean ‘the one with the ruddy complexion’.

Corcoran Statistics

Corcoran is the number 1366 ranked surname in the United Kingdom. According to our statistics around 7,747 share the surname Corcoran in the UK.

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