About Taheny
The surname Taheny is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Tadhgáin, meaning "descendant of Tadhgán." Tadhgán is a diminutive form of the Irish name Tadhg, which means "poet" or "philosopher." The surname Taheny is primarily found in County Mayo in western Ireland and is associated with families who were historically involved in literary or scholarly pursuits.
The surname Taheny is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Taheny 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 Taheny in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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