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Ryan Name History

Ryan Coat of Arms

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There are several possible origins for the Irish surname Ryan. In certain cases it can be a simplified form of Mulryan. In other cases the surname may be derived from the Irish Gaelic Ó Riagháin (modern Irish: Ó Riain), meaning "descendant of Rían" or Ó Maoilriain, "descendant of Maoilriaghain," or Ó Ruaidhín, "descendant of the little red one." The old Gaelic personal name Rían is of uncertain origin. It may be derived from the Gaelic rí, meaning "king."

The counties in Ireland most associated with Ryans are Carlow, Tipperary, and Limerick, although a distinct Rian line is believed to derive from Rian, the mid-10th century King of the territory Ui Cinsealaigh in South Leinster.

Ryan is among the top 10 leading names in Ireland, and it is just as popular for a first name as it is a last name.

Variant spellings of the Irish surname Ryan include O'Ryan, Mulrian, Mulryan, O'Mulrian, among others. The Ryan coat of arms motto is, "I Would Rather Die Than Be Disgraced."

How to find out more about the Ryan family crest

We are proud to offer two items that may shed more light on the Ryan family coat of arms and history in Ireland. Our Framed Irish Family Name History (#1760) and Framed Irish Coat of Arms & Family History (#1700) provide more details about the Ryan family in Ireland. These beautiful framed documents will be treasured in the Ryan family for years to come.

Find other Ryan coat of arms products on the Irish Coat of Arms page.

Where to find Ryan pubs in Ireland

There are quite a few pubs in Ireland that bear the Ryan name:

If you can't visit one of these fine Ryan establishments, our personalized pub gifts are the next best thing!

Notable people named Ryan

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