kissane

Kissane is a surname of Irish origin. It is an anglicized form of the Gaelic name Ó Ciosáin, meaning "descendant of Ciosán." The personal name Ciosán is believed to be a diminutive of "cíos," meaning rent or tribute, or possibly related to "cios" meaning a cloak or hood. The surname is most commonly found in County Kerry and County Limerick in the southwest of Ireland. Historically, the Ó Ciosáin family were associated with the region of Munster.

The distribution of the Kissane surname in Ireland shows a concentration in certain counties, with a significant presence in Kerry and Limerick. Outside of Ireland, the surname is found in countries with historical Irish diaspora, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. Like many Irish surnames, the spelling has seen variations over time and across different regions. The phonetic interpretation of the Gaelic name likely contributed to the anglicized form Kissane. Family histories and genealogical research often trace the origins of Kissane families back to specific ancestral locations within Ireland.