Kenny Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Kenny name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Kenny name
Kenny comes from Ó Cionaoith, "descendant of Cionaodh", the old Gaelic personal name also borne by Kenneth mac Alpin, king of the Picts and Scots. The main Irish family belonged to Uí Maine in east County Galway, near the Roscommon border. Kenny is now common in Galway, Roscommon and Dublin, and it is well known in England and the United States.
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This overview covers the Kenny name in Ireland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, England and Australia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Kenny name FAQ
What does the Kenny name mean?
Descendant of Cionaodh (Kenneth). Common variants include Kenney, O'Kenny.
Where does the Kenny surname come from?
It originates in Ireland, and is also found in the United States, England and Australia.
Is there a Kenny coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Kenny crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Kenny coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).