About Mcelhenney
The surname McElhenney is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Giolla Chainnigh, meaning "son of the servant of St. Canice." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor who was associated with or served St. Canice, a 6th-century Irish saint. The name is predominantly found in County Derry in Northern Ireland.
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The surname Mcelhenney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcelhenney 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 Mcelhenney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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