About Mcelhenny
The surname McElhenny is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Giolla Chainnigh, meaning "son of the servant of St. Canice." The name refers to a descendant of someone who served St. Canice, an Irish saint. The prefix "Mc" denotes "son of," while "Elhenny" is an anglicized version of the Gaelic name. The surname is primarily found in Ireland and is associated with individuals of Irish heritage.
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The surname Mcelhenny is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcelhenny 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 Mcelhenny in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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