GREANY
Greany
Greany is a surname of Irish origin, particularly prominent in the West of Ireland. The name is an anglicised form of the Gaelic surname "Ó Graíne", derived from the given name Graíne, which means "grain" or "love".
Historically, the Greany family was associated with County Galway, County Mayo, and other areas in the provinces of Connacht and Munster in Ireland. They were known to be a respected and influential family in their local communities, often holding positions of authority and leadership.
The Greany surname has various alternative spellings, including Greeney, Greena, and Greaney. Over time, descendants of the Greany family have dispersed across the British Isles and beyond, with many individuals now residing in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, and other countries.
Today, individuals with the surname Greany continue to take pride in their Irish heritage and family history. The name serves as a link to the past, preserving the legacy of the Greany family for future generations to cherish and celebrate.
There are approximately 118 people named Greany in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Greany.
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