About Rooney
The surname Rooney is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Ruanaidh, meaning "descendant of Ruanaidh." Ruanaidh is a personal name that is believed to have originated from the word "ruadh," meaning "red-haired." The surname Rooney is commonly found in Ireland, particularly in the province of Ulster, and is associated with individuals of Irish heritage.
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The surname Rooney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rooney 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 Rooney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rooney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.