How common is the McKenny surname?

There are approximately 1,500 people with the surname McKenny in the United States.

Are there McKenny soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 370 soldiers with the McKenny surname appear in Civil War records.

McKenny

Q: What does the surname McKenny mean?

The surname McKenny means "Son of Kenny, derived from the personal name Kenny or a variant of McKenzie.". It is of Scottish/Irish origin.

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 & Frequency

Estimated 1,500 bearers in the United States #3,210 most common surname

Rare Common

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

McKenny Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the McKenny Surname

Virginia McKenny

Quick Facts

Origin: Scottish/Irish
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: 17th century
Estimated Bearers: 1,500

War Records

370 soldiers with the McKenny surname found in Civil War records.

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