About Ganaway
The surname Ganaway is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Conmheadha," meaning "son of Conmheadha." The name Conmheadha itself is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word "con," meaning "hound" or "wolf," and "meadha," meaning "spirited" or "intoxicating." Therefore, the surname Ganaway likely originated as a patronymic name, indicating that the bearer was the son of someone named Conmheadha, who was associated with qualities such as bravery or fierceness.
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