About Kearny
The surname Kearny is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Cearnaigh, meaning "descendant of Cearnach." Cearnach is an ancient personal name that translates to "victorious" or "triumphant." The name Kearny suggests a proud and strong lineage, reflecting the qualities associated with the original bearer of the name.
The surname Kearny is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kearny 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 Kearny is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Kearny in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Kearny using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.