TheNameDBTaney
OtherMeaning
Possibly derived from an Irish personal name or English topographic term, though the exact origin is uncertain.
Etymology
The surname may derive from Irish Gaelic roots or English place names. The exact etymology remains unclear and requires further research.
About the Taney Surname
A surname of uncertain origin found in Irish and English-speaking regions, historically notable through Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney. The name is relatively uncommon.
Distribution
Found in Ireland, England, and North America, particularly the United States.
Notable Bearers
Roger Brooke Taney (Chief Justice of the United States)