About Renihan
The surname Renihan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Rinnacháin, meaning "descendant of Rinnachán." The name Rinnachán is believed to be a diminutive form of the Gaelic word "rinn," which translates to "point" or "promontory." Therefore, the surname Renihan likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or was associated with a prominent point or headland.
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The surname Renihan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Renihan 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 Renihan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Renihan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.