TheNameDBKennedy
PatronymicMeaning
Descendant of Cennétig, meaning ugly head or misshapen head.
Etymology
Derived from the Irish Ó Cinnéide, from the personal name Cennétig. The surname is associated with County Tipperary and County Wexford.
About the Kennedy Surname
Kennedy is a prominent Irish surname with medieval roots in Munster and Leinster. The name became well-known internationally through Irish emigration and the famous Kennedy political family.
Distribution
Found throughout Ireland with concentrations in Munster and Leinster, particularly in County Tipperary and County Wexford.