KINNIE
Kinnie
Kinnie is a Scottish and Northern Irish surname of ancient origin. The name is believed to be of Gaelic/Celtic origin and is derived from the personal name "Ceinneidigh", which means "helmeted head" or "the head protector". The surname Kinnie is most commonly found in the regions of Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The Kinnie surname can be traced back to early medieval times, with records indicating its presence in Scottish and Northern Irish historical documents and registers. Members of the Kinnie family have been associated with various occupations and professions over the centuries, including agriculture, trade, and various skilled crafts.
The distribution of the Kinnie surname is relatively limited, with a concentration of individuals bearing the name found in certain regions of Scotland and Northern Ireland. Variants of the surname include Kinny and Kenny.
Today, individuals with the surname Kinnie can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, having spread through migration and settlement. The ancestral history and heritage of the Kinnie family continue to be a subject of interest and research for genealogists and family historians.
There are approximately 94 people named Kinnie in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Kinnie.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Fraser
- Gordon
- John
- Peter
- Philip
Female
- Karen
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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