About Leheny
The surname Leheny is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Leathlobhair, meaning "descendant of Leathlobhair." Leathlobhair is a personal name composed of the elements "leath," meaning "half," and "lobhar," meaning "leper." The name may have originally been a nickname for someone who had a physical ailment or deformity. Over time, the surname Leheny has evolved and is now found predominantly in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities.
The surname Leheny is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Leheny 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 Leheny is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Leheny in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Leheny using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.