About Greeney
The surname Greeney is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "grene," meaning green, and the suffix "-ey," meaning island or area of land. It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a green island or a patch of green land. The surname Greeney is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United Kingdom.
The surname Greeney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Greeney based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Greeney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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