About Mckenry
The surname Mckenry is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac an Ridire, meaning "son of the rider" or "son of the knight." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a specific male ancestor. The name suggests a connection to a family involved in horsemanship or knighthood, reflecting the importance of these skills in Scottish history and culture.
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The surname Mckenry is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mckenry 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 Mckenry in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mckenry using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.