Description:
The surname Nehan is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name Niadh, meaning champion, and is found mainly in County Limerick and County Cork. Nehan is also an anglicized version of the Irish surname Niadhain, which is derived from the Gaelic Niadh. The Nehan family is believed to have originated in the area of Limerick and Cork in the 13th century. It is thought that the family was part of the Norman invasion of Ireland and that they were granted lands in these counties by King John. The Nehan family is associated with a strong sense of pride and loyalty, and has a long history of service in the military. During the 18th century, several members of the family served in the British Army, and many Nehan men fought in the Irish War of Independence. Variations of the Nehan surname include Nehan, Nehanne, Nehanney, Nehanney, Nehanneye, Nehanning, Nehanninge, Nehanningy, and Nehanningey.
