DELANY
Also recorded as De Lany, de Lany
Delany
The surname Delany is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Dubhsláine, meaning "descendant of Dubhlain". The name originated in County Laois in Ireland and is also found in other parts of the country.
The Delany family has a long and distinguished history, with several notable figures bearing the name. One of the most famous Delanys is Mary Delany (1700-1788), an English artist, and writer known for her intricately detailed botanical collage work.
The Delany surname has spread beyond Ireland and can be found in various English-speaking countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Australia. The name has different spellings, including Delaney, Delanie, and DeLaney.
The Delany surname is associated with traits such as resilience, creativity, and a strong sense of family values. Many individuals with the surname Delany have made significant contributions to fields such as art, literature, politics, and academia.
Overall, the Delany surname represents a rich heritage and a legacy of achievement that continues to thrive in the modern world.
There are approximately 459 people named Delany in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Delany.
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
- Anthony
- David
- Edward
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Simon
- William
Female
- Carole
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Juliana
- Kathleen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Natalie
- Natasha
- Ruth
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Dalan
- Dalany
- Dalaney
- Dalani
- Daylan
- Delan
- Delana
- Dahlan
- Dallain
- Dallan
- Daulney
- Dealeany
- Dealney
- Deelan
- Delain
- Delaine
- Delainey
- Delainy
- Delanay
- Delancy
- Deland
- Delane
- Delaney
- Delang
- Delani
- Delanie
- Delannay
- Delanney
- Delannoy
- Delanny
- Delano
- Delanoe
- Delanoue
- Delanoy
- Delanty
- Delaunay
- Delauney
- Delaunoy
- Delauny
- Delay
- Delaye
- Delayney
- Delean
- Deleane
- Deleaney
- Deleanu
- Deleany
- Delena
- Deleney
- Deleny
- Deligny
- Dellan
- Dellaney
- Dellani
- Dellanna
- Dellanno
- Dellano
- Dellany
- Delllano
- Delney
- Deloney
- Delony
- Deluny
- Dilany
- Dilliany
- Dleny
- Dolaney
- Dolney
- Dolny
- Dulaney
- Telney
- Tillaney
- Tilney
- Tolnay
- Tylney
- Delarny
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.