Cronin
Cronin, derived from the Irish name Ó Cróinín and Old Irish word crón, meaning saffron-colored, is an Irish surname which originated in County Cork and is derived The Cronin family have been prominent in politics and the arts in Ireland, the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom since the nineteenth century.List of people surnamed Cronin
- Dr. Alison Cronin, MBE, director of Monkey World, a sanctuary for abused and neglected primates
- A. J. Cronin, Scottish novelist
- A. L. Cronin, American lawyer and politician
- Anthony Cronin, Irish poet
- Barth S. Cronin, New York politician
- Bernard Cronin, Australian author and journalist
- Breeda Moynihan-Cronin, Irish politician
- Brendan Cronin, several people
- Cornelius Cronin, Medal of Honor recipient during the American Civil War
- Daniel Cronin, Illinois State Senator
- Daniel Anthony Cronin, Archbishop Emeritus of Hartford
- David Edward Cronin, American painter
- Deverick John Cronin, Australian rules football player and commentator
- Glenn Cronin, Irish footballer
- Gráinne Cronin, Irish airline pilot
- Helena Cronin, English philosopher
- Henry Cronin, British civil engineer and army officer
- Jack Cronin , American football player
- James Cronin, American nuclear physicist
- Jeremy Cronin, South African politician
- Jerry Cronin, Irish politician
- Jim Cronin, several people
- Joe Cronin, American baseball player
- John Cronin, several people
- Justin Cronin, American author
- Keith Cronin, Irish rally driver
- Kevin Cronin, lead singer of arena rock band REO Speedwagon
- Lance Cronin, English footballer
- Lee Cronin, several people
- Leroy "Lee" Cronin, British academic
- Marcus D. Cronin, American military officer
- Michael Cronin, English actor and writer
- Michael Cronin, Irish academic and author
- Mick Cronin , American basketball coach
- Mikal Cronin, American singer-songwriter
- Patrick Henry Cronin, American physician, murder victim
- Paul Cronin, Australian actor and former owner of the Brisbane Bears
- Paul Cronin, Australian judge
- Paul D. Cronin, American horseman, riding instructor and author
- Paul W. Cronin, member of the U. S. House of Representatives from the state of Massachusetts
- Peter Cronin, Australian Test cricket umpire
- R. F. Patrick Cronin, former Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University and healthcare consultant
- Rich Cronin, American singer and songwriter
- Sam Cronin, American soccer player
- Seán Cronin, Chief of Staff of the IRA
- Seán Cronin, Irish rugby player
- Shawn Cronin, American ice hockey player
- Steve Cronin, American soccer player
- Thomas Cronin, multiple people
- Vincent Cronin, British historical writer
