MCINERNEY
Also recorded as Mc Inerney, Mcinerney
McInerney
McInerney is a surname of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name "Mac an Airchinnigh" which means "son of the erenagh". The erenagh was a hereditary office in charge of church lands and revenues in medieval Ireland.
The surname McInerney is particularly associated with the province of Munster, with County Clare being a significant stronghold for the name. Over time, individuals bearing the surname McInerney have dispersed to other areas, both within Ireland and abroad.
Notable individuals with the surname McInerney include author and journalist Jay McInerney, known for his works such as "Bright Lights, Big City", and rugby union player Denis McInerney, who represented Ireland at international level in the early 20th century.
The McInerney surname carries a rich history and represents a connection to Irish heritage and traditions.
There are approximately 1,808 people named McInerney in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,578th most common surname in Britain. Around 28 in a million people in Britain are named McInerney.
Surname type: From name of parent
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
- Christopher
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Stephen
- Steven
- Thomas
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Claire
- Jane
- Karen
- Kelly
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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