OConor
OConor is a surname of Irish origin, anglicized from the Gaelic Ó Conchobhair, meaning “descendant of Conchobhar” (Conor). The name is historically associated with the royal dynasty of Connacht, whose members held leadership roles in western Ireland from the early medieval period onward. In medieval and early modern records, the Ó Conchobhair lineage produced several kings of Connacht and important regional leaders, contributing to the political and cultural history of the province. In later periods, the chief of the Ó Conchobhair line was traditionally styled O’Conor Don, a title used to designate the head of the historic Gaelic house.
Today the surname remains most common in Ireland, especially in the province of Connacht, and among Irish
Notable people bearing the surname have been identified across fields such as history, politics, sport, and