About Dehaney
The surname Dehaney is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Dene" or "Dena," meaning "Dane" or "Dane-like," and the suffix "-ey," meaning "island" or "dweller by the island." Therefore, the surname Dehaney can be interpreted to mean "dweller by the Dane-like island." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived near or was associated with an island inhabited by people with Danish origins.
The surname Dehaney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dehaney based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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