Horan

Horan is a surname of Irish origin. It is an Anglicized form of Gaelic names that begin with Ó, traditionally indicating "descendant." The modern surname Horan is found in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora, with variant spellings such as O’Horan and other Anglicizations.

The name’s Gaelic roots place the Ó prefix as a patronymic marker used to form family names from a given name. Over time, Horan and its variants appeared in historical records in Ireland and among families that emigrated to other parts of the world, contributing to its distribution in North America, Britain, Canada, Australia, and beyond.

In contemporary culture, the best-known bearer of the surname is Niall Horan (born 1993), an Irish singer who gained international fame as a member of the pop group One Direction. Beyond this, individuals with the surname have been noted in various fields, including sports, arts, and academia, reflecting the broad spectrum of communities where the name has been established.

Overall, Horan persists as a recognizable Irish surname with enduring ties to Gaelic heritage and a presence in global Irish and diaspora communities.