Gearin, with variant forms Guerin and Gearon, is a surname of Irish origin that has phonetically similar cognates in most Western European languages. The widespread nature of these cognates may have contributed to the large number of spelling variations of the Gearin surname prior to the standardization of English spelling in Ireland.
| Pronunciation | /ˈɡɪərɪn/ |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Gaelic, Irish |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Generally derived from Ó Gearáin meaning Sharp, or Guerin which likely has multiple Gaelic and Anglo-Norman etymologies. |
| Region of origin | Ireland and England |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Guerin and Gearing |
People with the name Gearin include:
- Dinty Gearin, American baseball player
- John M. Gearin, American politician
- Lawrence Gearin, Newfoundland politician
- Sally Gearin, Australian lawyer
- Steve Gearin, Australian footballer
See also
- Cory Gearrin, American baseball player
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