How common is the McKenley surname?

There are approximately 300 people with the surname McKenley in the United States.

Are there McKenley soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 33 soldiers with the McKenley surname appear in Civil War records.

The surname McKenley means "Son of Kenley, derived from a personal name possibly related to place elements.". It is of Scottish/Irish origin.

Patronymic

Son of Kenley, derived from a personal name possibly related to place elements.

The 'Mc' prefix means 'son of' in Scottish and Irish Gaelic. Kenley may derive from Old English elements meaning 'royal clearing' or similar.

An obscure patronymic surname with very limited historical documentation. The name may be a variant of McKinley or a distinct surname.

Estimated 300 bearers in the United States #4,649 most common surname

Rare Common

Rare surname with limited documented distribution.

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

33 soldiers with the McKenley surname found in Civil War records.

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