KENNEALY
Kennealy
Kennealy is a British surname of Irish origin. It is believed to be an anglicised form of the Gaelic name "Ó Coinnialláin" which means 'descendant of Coinneal'.
The Kennealy surname is relatively rare and is primarily found in Ireland and the United Kingdom, particularly in regions with strong Irish heritage. The name has historically been associated with families originating from County Clare, Limerick, and Kerry in Ireland.
Individuals with the surname Kennealy have made various notable contributions in fields such as literature, music, and politics. The Kennealy name is a testament to the enduring influence of Irish culture and heritage in Britain.
In modern times, those bearing the Kennealy surname often take pride in their ancestry and work to preserve and promote their Irish heritage. The name continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive the legacy of the original Gaelic name "Ó Coinnialláin".
There are approximately 79 people named Kennealy in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Kennealy.
Similar and related surnames
- Cannally
- Cannelly
- Kanaley
- Kanaly
- Kenale
- Kenall
- Kenally
- Kenaly
- Kenealey
- Keneally
- Kenealy
- Kenel
- Keneley
- Kenell
- Kenelly
- Kenely
- Kennaley
- Kennall
- Kennally
- Kenneally
- Kenneil
- Kennel
- Kenneley
- Kennell
- Kennelley
- Kennelly
- Kennels
- Kennely
- Kennill
- Kennley
- Kinealy
- Kinnally
- Kinneally
- Kinnealy
- Kinneley
- Kinnelly
- Conley
- Connelly
- Connolley
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