About Glenney
The surname Glenney is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gleann," meaning "valley." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or in a valley. The addition of the suffix "-ey" suggests that the valley in question may have been a prominent or distinctive feature in the landscape. Over time, the surname Glenney has evolved and been anglicized from its original form, reflecting the migration and assimilation of Scottish families.
The surname Glenney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Glenney based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Glenney is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Glenney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Glenney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.