MCENERY
Also recorded as Mc Enery, Mcenery
McEnery
McEnery is an ancient Irish surname that originated in County Cork, Ireland. The name is believed to have derived from the Gaelic surname "Mac an Fhearaigh," which translates to "son of the man of the deer."
Origins
The McEnery surname can be traced back to the early centuries in Ireland, particularly in the Munster region where County Cork is located. The original bearers of the surname were likely of noble or landed gentry status.
Spread and Variants
Over time, individuals bearing the McEnery surname migrated to various parts of the British Isles, including England and Scotland. The surname may have undergone variations in spelling, such as MacEnery or McInerney, due to Anglicisation and regional dialects.
Notable Individuals
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname McEnery. They have excelled in various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts. Some members of the McEnery family have also emigrated to the United States and other countries, contributing to the global diaspora of the surname.
Legacy
The McEnery surname continues to be a prominent and respected name within Irish and British communities. Many individuals with this surname take pride in their heritage and ancestral connections to County Cork and the wider Munster region.
References
- MacLysaght, Edward. The Surnames of Ireland. Irish Academic Press, 1985.
- Woulfe, Patrick. Sloinnte Gaedheal is Gall: Irish Names and Surnames. Dublin, 1923.
There are approximately 315 people named McEnery in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named McEnery.
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
- Brian
- James
- John
- Kenneth
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Richard
- Simon
- Stephen
- Thomas
- Timothy
Female
- Angela
- Anna
- Emma
- Gillian
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Jodie
- Katarzyna
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Rachel
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.