Pronunciation /ˈkɔːrkrən/ CORK-rən Language(s) of origin Irish Gaelic Zip code 93212 Population 23,320 (2013) | Region of origin Ireland Elevation 63 m Local time Monday 12:16 AM | |
Meaning Anglicisation of 'Ó Corcráin', which is taken from 'corcair' meaning "purple" Related names Clan affiliations Ó Corcráin, Cochrane, MacCorcráin Weather 3°C, Wind NW at 8 km/h, 92% Humidity | ||
Corcoran state prison
Corcoran is an Irish surname. The original Gaelic version being Ó Corcráin meaning "descendant of Corcrán". The name itself is derived from corcair meaning "purple".
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- Corcoran state prison
- Map of Corcoran CA 93212 USA
- History
- Modern
- Notable people with the surname Corcoran
- Other
- References
Map of Corcoran, CA 93212, USA
History
The name Corcoran is an anglicisation of the names of two Gaelic clans. The first was the Ó Corcráin in Ulster. The second was the MacCorcráin clan from Leinster, which was a sept of Ó Corcráin.
Related variations of the name Corcoran historically include MacCorcoran, O'Corcoran, and Corcorran. The Corcorans were predominantly from Fermanagh and included a number of figures of historical importance such as the Bishop of Clogher in 1370 and Edmund O'Corcoran, "the hero of Limerick" (from the siege of 1691).
Many Corcorans become members of the clergy between the tenth and fifteenth centuries, they became based around the vicinity of Lough Erne, County Fermanagh in Ulster. One member of the family, John Corcoran was appointed Bishop of Clogher in 1373.
The O'Corcrain territory was invaded by the Normans in 1170 AD.
During the Plantation of Ulster and the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland in 1649 AD, the Corcorans were scattered. Many settled on lands in Connaught, Munster and Leinster. Principally Offaly, Tipperary and Galway where the MacCorcorans had settled previously.
Modern
Today the surname is used throughout Ireland and throughout the Irish diaspora.