How common is the Keanney surname?

There are approximately 8,000 people with the surname Keanney in the United States.

Are there Keanney soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 1 soldiers with the Keanney surname appear in Civil War records.

Keanney

Q: What does the surname Keanney mean?

The surname Keanney means "Derived from the Irish name 'Ó Cinnéidigh' meaning descendant of Cinnéidigh, a personal name possibly meaning 'helmeted head' or 'ugly head'.". It is of Irish origin.

Patronymic

Meaning

Derived from the Irish name 'Ó Cinnéidigh' meaning descendant of Cinnéidigh, a personal name possibly meaning 'helmeted head' or 'ugly head'.

Etymology

The surname originates from the Irish patronymic 'Ó Cinnéidigh,' which was anglicized to various forms including Keanney. The personal name Cinnéidigh may derive from Old Irish elements related to 'ceann' (head) and 'éidigh' (ugly or helmeted).

About the Keanney Surname

Keanney is an Irish surname derived from the patronymic Ó Cinnéidigh. The name is related to other anglicized forms such as Kennedy and Kinney.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 8,000 bearers in the United States #1,263 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in Ireland and among Irish immigrant communities, particularly in North America.

Keanney Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Keanney Surname

Bernard W. Keanney

Commander

Quick Facts

Origin: Irish
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: Medieval Ireland
Estimated Bearers: 8,000

War Records

1 soldiers with the Keanney surname found in Civil War records.

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