BLANEY
Blaney
Origin and Meaning: Blaney is a surname of English and Irish origin. In England, it is derived from the Old English personal name Blægen, which means "blister." In Ireland, it is thought to be of Gaelic origin, derived from the Irish surname "MacFleadhla," which means "son of the poet."
History: The Blaney surname has a long history, particularly in Ireland where it is most commonly found. The Blaney family were prominent figures in various regions across Ireland, with strong roots in Ulster and County Monaghan. Some members of the Blaney family were known for their involvement in political and social affairs.
Distribution and Popularity: The surname Blaney is relatively rare, with most occurrences found in Ireland, particularly in Ulster, and in some parts of England. The name has spread to other English-speaking countries due to migration and emigration patterns.
Notable Individuals: Several notable individuals bear the surname Blaney, including politicians, artists, and sports personalities. One of the most well-known figures is Charles Blaney, an Irish politician and former Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Coat of Arms: The Blaney coat of arms features heraldic symbols that typically represent traits such as courage, wisdom, and loyalty. The design and colours of the coat of arms may vary depending on the specific branch of the Blaney family.
Variants: Variants of the surname Blaney include Bleane, Blain, and Blaney.
References:
- MacLysaght, Edward. The Surnames of Ireland. Irish Academic Press, 1985.
- Reaney, P.H., and Wilson, R.M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 2005.
There are approximately 1,718 people named Blaney in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,773rd most common surname in Britain. Around 26 in a million people in Britain are named Blaney.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
- Terence
- William
Female
- Catherine
- Elaine
- Elizabeth
- Evelyn
- Helen
- Julie
- Kelly
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Pauline
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Bilaney
- Belaney
- Ballaney
- Billaney
- Blane
- Bellaney
- Blagney
- Blain
- Blaine
- Blaines
- Blainey
- Blainy
- Blakeney
- Blan
- Blanes
- Blanie
- Blann
- Blanney
- Blannie
- Blanny
- Blany
- Blayne
- Blaynee
- Blayney
- Blayny
- Blean
- Bleaney
- Bleany
- Bleney
- Bleyney
- Baileny
- Balany
- Balleny
- Blackeney
- Blakeny
- Blakey
- Blakney
- Blana
- Blance
- Blancey
- Blande
- Blandey
- Blange
- Blanke
- Blankey
- Blankney
- Blano
- Blans
- Blanz
- Blarney
- Blenes
- Blyney
- Billany
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.