Keanney

Meaning

Derived from the Irish name 'Ó Cinnéidigh' meaning descendant of Cinnéidigh, a personal name possibly meaning 'helmeted head' or 'ugly head'.

Etymology

The surname originates from the Irish patronymic 'Ó Cinnéidigh,' which was anglicized to various forms including Keanney. The personal name Cinnéidigh may derive from Old Irish elements related to 'ceann' (head) and 'éidigh' (ugly or helmeted).

About the Keanney Surname

Keanney is an Irish surname derived from the patronymic Ó Cinnéidigh. The name is related to other anglicized forms such as Kennedy and Kinney.

Distribution

Found primarily in Ireland and among Irish immigrant communities, particularly in North America.

Notable Bearers

Limited widely documented notable bearers

People with the Keanney Surname