CLENAGHAN
Clenaghan
Clenaghan is a surname of Irish origin, generally found in Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland. The name is derived from the Gaelic 'MacCléirigh', meaning 'son of Cléirigh'. The Clenaghan family is associated with the O’Neill and Ó hAodha (Hughes) clans in Ireland.
The Clenaghan surname has various spellings and forms, including Clenahan, Clenaghan, Clenaghen and Clenagham. Members of the Clenaghan family have historically been involved in farming, trade, and various other professions.
The exact origins and history of the Clenaghan surname may vary depending on the specific family branch. Genealogical research and historical records would be necessary to trace the detailed lineage and ancestral connections of individual Clenaghan families.
Today, the Clenaghan surname is relatively rare, and individuals bearing this name can be found in different parts of the world, particularly in regions with historical ties to Ireland and Scotland. The surname continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of British and Irish family heritage.
There are approximately 149 people named Clenaghan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Clenaghan.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Colum
- Daniel
- David
- Gary
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Mark
- Paul
- Stephen
- Stuart
Female
- Alison
- Beverley
- Jane
- Janet
- Josephine
- Kerry
- Margaret
- Marilyn
- Mary
- Trea