TheNameDBHeany
PatronymicMeaning
Descendant of Eanach or similar Gaelic personal name.
Etymology
Likely derived from Irish Gaelic personal names, though the exact etymology is uncertain and may relate to 'ean' (bird) or other Gaelic roots. The surname is primarily found in Irish records.
About the Heany Surname
An Irish patronymic surname with uncertain exact origins, though likely derived from Gaelic personal names. The most notable bearer, Seamus Heaney, brought international recognition to this Irish surname.
Distribution
Primarily Ireland, with some presence in English-speaking diaspora communities.
Notable Bearers
Seamus Heaney (Nobel Prize-winning poet)