About Mcilhany
The surname Mcilhany is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Gille Chainnigh, meaning "son of the servant of St. Canice." The name refers to someone who was a follower or devotee of St. Canice, an Irish saint. The prefix "Mac" means "son of," while "Gille" translates to "servant" or "follower," and "Chainnigh" is the Gaelic form of the name Canice. Overall, the surname Mcilhany signifies a familial connection to a person associated with St. Canice.
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