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Conlin is most commonly known as the anglicised variation of many Irish family surnames, however the name's origins are English.
Variations include Conlan, Conlon, and Connellan. All are derived from the Gaelic families O'Conallain and O'Caoindealbhain, located in Munster and Leinster. Other variants can include Kindellan, Quinlan and Quinlivan. The Conlin variant is now rare in Ireland, but common in Britain and the United States.[1]
- Arthur Conlin, 20th century Australian rugby league footballer
- Joseph Conlin, 20th century American impresario and opera director
References
- ^ See http://www.google.com/search?q=conlin Google > Conlin
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