Kissane (surname)

Kissane is an Irish surname, particularly associated with County Kerry.[1][2] It originates as an anglicisation of the Irish surname Ó Cíosáin, which was also anglicised as Cashman–the anglicisation of Kissane is more popular in County Kerry, while Cashman is more popular in County Cork.

Notable people with the surname Kissane include:

References

  1. ↑ Michael C. O'Laughlin (1 March 1999). Families of Co. Kerry, Ireland. Irish Roots Cafe. p. 88. ISBN 978-0-940134-36-2.
  2. ↑ Michael C. O'Laughlin (2002). The Book of Irish Families, Great & Small. Irish Roots Cafe. p. 169. ISBN 978-0-940134-09-6. The Kissane family is traditionally linked to Co. Kerry in Ireland.
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