GINNELLY
Ginnelly
The surname Ginnelly is of English and Irish origin, derived from the personal name "Jennings", itself a patronymic form of the name "Jenn", a Middle English form of the given name John. The name John is of ancient Biblical origin, dating back to the Hebrew name "Yochanan", meaning "God is gracious".
The Ginnelly surname has been found in various regions of the United Kingdom, including England and Ireland. It is believed to have originated in the medieval period as a descriptive name for the son of someone named John or Jenn, implying "son of Jenn" or "son of John".
Historical records show instances of the Ginnelly surname in the 19th and 20th centuries in different parts of the United Kingdom, particularly in areas with a significant Irish and English population. The name has undergone variations in spelling over time, including Ginnelly, Ginnoley, and Ginnall.
The Ginnelly surname carries a sense of heritage and family lineage, with bearers of the name having roots in the British Isles. Today, individuals with the surname Ginnelly can be found across various professions and locations, contributing to the diverse tapestry of British society.
There are approximately 282 people named Ginnelly in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Ginnelly.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Chris
- Christopher
- David
- Edward
- James
- John
- Mark
- Martin
- Michael
- Nick
- Patrick
- Pf
- Sean
- Thomas
Female
- Ann
- Anne
- Claire
- Emma
- Joan
- Laura
- Lisa
- Pauline
- Samantha
- Shona
- Susan