LENIHAN
Lenihan
Lenihan is a surname of Irish origin, with a rich history in British genealogy. The name is derived from the Gaelic surname "Ó Loingsigh," which means "descendant of Loingseach." The Lenihan surname is most commonly found in Ireland, especially in counties such as Limerick, Clare, and Cork.
The Lenihan family has a long-standing presence in British history, with members contributing to various fields such as politics, literature, and the arts. One of the most notable figures with the Lenihan surname is Brian Lenihan, who served as a prominent Irish politician and held roles such as Minister for Finance and Minister for Justice.
Throughout the centuries, the Lenihan family has maintained a strong sense of heritage and clan identity. This is evidenced by the numerous Lenihan family gatherings and festivals that take place in both Ireland and the United Kingdom to celebrate their shared ancestry and history.
The Lenihan surname continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive the legacy of this distinguished British family name.
There are approximately 1,165 people named Lenihan in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,562nd most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Lenihan.
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
- Anthony
- Brian
- David
- Denis
- Dennis
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Thomas
Female
- Barbara
- Catherine
- Christine
- Claire
- Denise
- Elaine
- Emma
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
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