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Keane is an Irish surname derived from Ó Catháin, also rendered as O'Cahan, O'Kane, Keane, Kean, Kane, Cain and McCain.[citation needed]. A study by scientists at Trinity College offers support for claims that Ó Catháin's are descended from 5th century Irish king Niall of the Nine hostages, or, at least, paternally related to other families believed to be his descendants.
Keane may also refer to:
People with the surname Keane:
- Bil Keane, American cartoonist of The Family Circus
- Bob Keane, American musician, manager of Ritchie Valens
- Dillie Keane, one third of the Fascinating Aida comedy cabaret trio
- Dolores Keane, Irish folk singer
- Fergal Keane, BBC correspondent based in South Africa
- Glen Keane, American animator, son of Bil Keane
- Jack Keane, U.S. Army general
- James Keane, American archbishop of Dubuque, Iowa
- Jayne Fenton Keane, Australian poet
- Jeff Keane, American comic strip artist, son of Bil Keane
- John Keane (multiple people of the same name)
- Keith Keane, Irish footballer
- Margaret Keane, American painter of waif-like children with big eyes
- Mark Keane, Irish cognitive scientist and author
- Mervyn Keane, Australian rules footballer
- Michael Keane, Irish footballer
- Mike Keane, Canadian ice hockey player
- Molly Keane, Irish novelist
- Paul Keane, Australian actor
- Peter Keane, American blues musician
- Robbie Keane, Irish football player playing for Liverpool FC
- Rory Keane, Irish footballer
- Roy Keane, former Manchester United and Ireland football captain
- Seán Keane (fiddler), Irish musician from the musical group The Chieftains
- Seán Keane (singer), Irish folk singer
- Sheana Keane, Irish broadcaster
- William Keane (bishop), Irish clergyman
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