Delaney Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Delaney name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Delaney name
In Ireland, Delaney is usually the English form of Ó Dubhshláine, "descendant of Dubhshláine", from dubh, "black", and slán, "challenge" or "defiance". MacLysaght places the sept in Upper Ossory, in the border country of County Laois and County Kilkenny, around Coill Uachtarach. The name is still most common in Laois, Kilkenny and neighbouring Carlow.
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This overview covers the Delaney 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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Delaney name FAQ
What does the Delaney name mean?
Descendant of the dark challenger. Common variants include Delany, O'Delaney, Dulaney.
Where does the Delaney surname come from?
It originates in Ireland, and is also found in the United States, England and Australia.
Is there a Delaney coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Delaney crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Delaney 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).