DEHANEY

Also recorded as De Haney, de Haney

Dehaney

Dehaney is a surname of English origin, which can be found predominantly in the United Kingdom. The name is derived from the Middle English personal name 'Deane', meaning a valley, and the suffix '-ey', indicating a place. Therefore, the surname Dehaney may have originated as a locational surname for someone who lived in or near a valley.

The Dehaney surname has been documented in historical records dating back to the early medieval period in England. Over the centuries, the Dehaney family may have branched out and established themselves in different regions of the UK, leading to various lineages of the surname.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Dehaney may have made significant contributions to various fields, such as arts, sciences, business, or politics. The surname Dehaney is a part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames that reflect the country's rich history and cultural heritage.

There are approximately 124 people named Dehaney in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Dehaney.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alfred
  • Andre
  • Andrew
  • Carl
  • Carlton
  • Christopher
  • Julian
  • Marc
  • Nicholas
  • Richard
  • Samuel
  • Trinity
  • Winston

Female

  • Angela
  • Audrey
  • Camille
  • Carleen
  • Carmen
  • Carol
  • Doreen
  • Janet
  • Jennifer
  • Marcia
  • Myrtle
  • Rachel
  • Trinity
  • Valerie

Similar and related surnames

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