MCKINNEY

Also recorded as Mc Kinney, Mckinney

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

McKinney

Origin and Meaning: McKinney is a Scottish and Irish surname with origins in the Gaelic language. It is derived from the name "Mac Cionaodha", meaning "son of Cionaodha" or "son of the fire-seer". The name "Cionaodha" itself is derived from the Gaelic elements "cian" (ancient) and "aodh" (fire).

History: The McKinney surname is believed to have originated in Ireland and Scotland, with early records dating back to the 14th century in the medieval kingdom of Dalriada. The name has since spread to other countries, including the United States, where many descendants of Irish and Scottish immigrants bear the surname.

Notable Individuals:

Willie McKinney (1895-1936): A Scottish footballer who played as a winger for Celtic and Scotland.
Nellie McKinney (1922-2005): A British actress known for her work in theatre and television.

Variants: Variants of the McKinney surname include MacKinney, Mckinney, McKenney, and MacKinna.

References:

Reaney, Percy H., and Wilson, Richard Middlewood. A Dictionary of English Surnames. 3rd ed., Routledge, 1991.

There are approximately 2,138 people named McKinney in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,965th most common surname in Britain. Around 33 in a million people in Britain are named McKinney.

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
David
James
John
Mark
Michael
Patrick
Paul
Robert
Thomas
William

Female

Anne
Caroline
Catherine
Elizabeth
Kathleen
Linda
Louise
Margaret
Mary
Patricia
Sarah
Susan

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