McKenny

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Kenny, derived from the personal name Kenny or a variant of McKenzie.

Etymology

The 'Mc' prefix indicates 'son of' in Scottish and Irish Gaelic. Kenny may derive from Gaelic 'Coinneach' meaning 'handsome' or 'fair.'

About the McKenny Surname

A Scottish or Irish patronymic surname derived from the personal name Kenny. The name reflects the common practice of forming surnames from popular given names.

Distribution

Found in Scotland and Ireland with scattered presence in North America.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the McKenny Surname

Virginia McKenny