Connell Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Connell name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Connell coat of arms.
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Origin of the Connell name
Connell comes from Ó Conaill, "descendant of Conall", an ancient Irish given name often explained as "strong as a wolf". The best-known sept settled in County Kerry, where it later produced Daniel O'Connell, "the Liberator" (1775–1847). Separate families of the name arose in Galway, Clare and Derry, and many dropped the O' prefix during the centuries of English rule.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Connell name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Connell name in Ireland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, England and Australia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Connell name FAQ
What does the Connell name mean?
Descendant of Conall. Common variants include O'Connell, Connel, Ó Conaill.
Where does the Connell surname come from?
It originates in Ireland, and is also found in the United States, England and Australia.
Is there a Connell coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Connell crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Connell coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).