About Lenihan
The surname Lenihan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Leannacháin," meaning "descendant of Leannachán." The name Leannachán is a diminutive form of "leannán," which translates to "lover" or "paramour." Therefore, the surname Lenihan is believed to have originally referred to someone who was a lover or a paramour. Over time, it has become a common Irish surname and is often associated with County Clare in Ireland.
The surname Lenihan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lenihan 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 Lenihan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lenihan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.