Tiernay Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

There is no single Tiernay family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

The meaning behind Tiernay

Spellings drift, and Tiernay is where Tierney drifted for some families. Name scholars give the meaning as “Descendant of Tighearnach ("lordly")”.

Tiernay is listed among the recognised spellings of Tierney. Other spellings include O'Tierney.

Get the complete Tiernay report, with a museum-style coat of arms.