MCGIVNEY
Also recorded as Mc Givney, Mcgivney
McGivney
The surname McGivney is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Dhuibhne", meaning 'son of Duibhne'. This name indicates a connection to a person named Duibhne, which was a personal name in ancient Ireland.
The McGivney surname is predominantly found in County Cavan in Ireland. However, due to historical migrations, individuals with this surname can also be found in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions with strong Irish immigrant populations, such as Liverpool and Glasgow.
Notable individuals bearing the surname McGivney include Father Michael J. McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal service organisation. Father McGivney was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA, in 1852 to Irish immigrant parents. His work in establishing the Knights of Columbus has had a lasting impact on Catholic philanthropy and community service.
The McGivney surname carries a rich heritage of Irish ancestry and connection to Catholic religious figures. It continues to be borne by diverse individuals around the world, reflecting the widespread Irish diaspora and the enduring legacy of Irish culture.
There are approximately 144 people named McGivney in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named McGivney.
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
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Edward
- James
- John
- Martin
- Michael
- Owen
- Patrick
- Peter
- Richard
- Sean
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Bridget
- Carmel
- Elaine
- Hannah
- Joanne
- Julia
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Marina
- Mary
- Pamela
- Sara
- Veronica