McInerney

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Inerney, derived from the Gaelic personal name Ó hInearnaigh.

Etymology

The 'Mc' prefix means 'son of' in Irish Gaelic. Inerney comes from the Irish surname Ó hInearnaigh, with roots in Munster.

About the McInerney Surname

An Irish surname with strong regional roots in Munster, particularly in the southwestern counties. The name reflects the Irish patronymic tradition with documented medieval origins.

Distribution

Primarily found in County Cork and County Kerry in Ireland.

Notable Bearers

Doreen McInerney

People with the McInerney Surname

M.P. McInerney