Surname · Irish origin
Byrne
Meaning
The surname Byrne means Descendant of Bran (raven).
Origin
Irish
Type
patronymic
Variants
2
The origin of the surname Byrne
Byrne comes from Ó Broin, “descendant of Bran,” meaning “raven.”
What kind of surname is Byrne?
Byrne is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. It belongs to the Irish naming tradition — you can read how Irish surnames were formed on our Irish last names page.
Variants & spellings of Byrne
You may also see this surname written as:
- Burns
- OByrne
Other Irish surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Byrne mean?
The surname Byrne means Descendant of Bran (raven). Byrne comes from Ó Broin, “descendant of Bran,” meaning “raven.”
Where does the surname Byrne come from?
Byrne is a surname of Irish origin.
What kind of surname is Byrne?
Byrne is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other spellings of Byrne?
Variant spellings of Byrne include Burns, OByrne.
What are other Irish surnames?
Other Irish surnames include Boyle, Brennan, Callaghan, Connolly, Daly, Doyle.