From Aherne to Browne: ten Irish names explained and their crests - a slideshow

IrishCentral.com has put together a list of the top common Irish surnames with a little explanation of where these names come from.
Whether you're looking to trace your family crest or trying to trace your family roots this list will point you in the right direction.
Here’s Part 1 of the top common Irish names along with the family crest.