McHENRY

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Henry, derived from the Germanic personal name Henry meaning 'estate ruler.'

Etymology

The 'Mc' prefix denotes 'son of' in Irish and Scottish Gaelic. Henry comes from Germanic elements 'heim' (home) and 'ric' (ruler).

About the McHENRY Surname

A patronymic surname derived from the personal name Henry, common in both Irish and Scottish communities. The name reflects the medieval practice of naming children after prominent figures.

Distribution

Found in Ireland and Scotland, with significant presence in Ulster.

Notable Bearers

Donald McHenry, James McHenry

People with the McHENRY Surname

J.G. McHENRY

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