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Under the English many surnames introduced to the island were translated into Manx, while many indigenous Manx surnames became Anglicised. Immigration from Ireland brought Hiberno-Norman surnames to the island as well. [2] Very few Manx surnames are recorded prior to the arrival of the Stanleys in 1405. The majority of early surnames are ...
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British English, the usual form of English used in the Isle of Man, especially for formal purposes. The English language is used in Tynwald (Tinvaal); the use of Manx there is restricted to a few formulaic phrases. However, some Manx is used to a limited extent in official publications, street signs etc. Education in the Manx language is ...
Corrin is a surname of Manx origin. It is a contraction of MacCorran or McCorryn, an anglicised form of the Gaelic MacTorin, meaning "son of Thórfinnr", which is derived from the Old Norse personal name meaning "Thor's Finn".
Corlett is a surname of Manx origin. The name is an Anglicisation of the Gaelic Mac Thorliot, derived from an Old Norse personal name composed of two elements: the name Þórr and ljótr meaning "bright". [1] Another opinion is that the Old Norse Þorliótr may mean "Thor-people". [2]
Clague is a surname of Manx origin. Notable people with the surname include: Arthur Clague (1915–1983), Archdeacon of Man (the Isle of Man) Charles Clague (1890–1962), British-born Hollywood art director; Cyril Clague (1880-–1946), Manx poet; Sir Douglas Clague (1917–1981), British entrepreneur in Hong Kong
Kneen, (pronounced "neen" with the 'K' silent), is a Manx surname.There have been several interpretations of the origin of the surname. Kneen may be an Anglicisation of the Gaelic patronymic Mac Niadháin, which is derived from a pet form of the Gaelic personal name Nia meaning "champion".