DELANEY
Also recorded as De Laney, de Laney
Delaney
Delaney is an Anglo-Saxon surname derived from the Old English personal name Dialan, meaning "son of the faithful one". It is of Norman origin, introduced into Britain after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name has variants such as Delany and DeLaney.
Origin and Distribution
The Delaney surname is primarily found in Ireland and the United Kingdom. In Ireland, it is most common in the provinces of Leinster and Munster, particularly in counties Tipperary and Cork. In the UK, it is prevalent in England, particularly in London, Birmingham, and Manchester.
Notable Individuals
- Kimberly Delaney: British actress known for her roles in British TV series.
- Tom Delaney: British writer famous for his novels set in the Victorian era.
- Michael Delaney: British politician who served in the House of Commons in the mid-20th century.
Cultural Significance
The Delaney surname is associated with qualities such as loyalty, faithfulness, and strength. It has featured prominently in British literature and art, reflecting its historical roots in the region.
References
- Ancestry.com: Delaney Genealogy and Family History
- The British Surname Database: Origins and Meanings of British Surnames
Overall, the Delaney surname holds a rich history and continues to be an integral part of British and Irish heritage.
There are approximately 10,401 people named Delaney in the UK. That makes it the 897th most common surname in Britain. Around 160 in a million people in Britain are named Delaney.
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Catherine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Dalan
- Laney
- Dalaney
- Dalany
- Dalani
- Dealney
- Delane
- Dealeany
- Deelan
- Delain
- Delaine
- Delainey
- Delainy
- Delan
- Delana
- Delanay
- Delance
- Delancey
- Delande
- Delani
- Delanie
- Delannay
- Delanney
- Delannoy
- Delanny
- Delano
- Delanoe
- Delanoue
- Delanoy
- Delany
- Delaunay
- Delauney
- Delauny
- Delayney
- Delean
- Deleane
- Deleaney
- Deleany
- Deleney
- Deleny
- Dellan
- Dellaney
- Dellani
- Dellany
- Delney
- Deloney
- Dolaney
- Dulaney
- Dahlan
- Dallan
- Daylan
- Delamey
- Deland
- Deleanu
- Delena
- Dellano
- Tilney
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.