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UK surname

Mcaneny

An Irish surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a nickname or place name.

In the 1881 census there were 9 people recorded with the Mcaneny surname, ranking it #32,416 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 226, ranked #18,044, up from #32,416 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Tamworth, Blackhill and Barmulloch East and Petershill.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mcaneny is 226 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 2411.1%.

1881 census count

9

Ranked #32,416

Modern count

226

2016, ranked #18,044

Peak year

2016

226 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mcaneny had 9 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,416 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 226 in 2016, ranked #18,044.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 20 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established but Challenged.

Mcaneny surname distribution map

The map shows where the Mcaneny surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Mcaneny surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mcaneny over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 10 #31,497
1861 historical 4 #33,628
1881 historical 9 #32,416
1891 historical 20 #32,579
1901 historical 18 #32,032
1911 historical 17 #31,675
1997 modern 149 #21,214
1998 modern 162 #20,673
1999 modern 179 #19,539
2000 modern 179 #19,494
2001 modern 184 #18,907
2002 modern 190 #18,889
2003 modern 189 #18,738
2004 modern 191 #18,723
2005 modern 188 #18,866
2006 modern 189 #18,961
2007 modern 198 #18,600
2008 modern 204 #18,403
2009 modern 207 #18,600
2010 modern 203 #19,264
2011 modern 209 #18,730
2012 modern 219 #18,087
2013 modern 217 #18,493
2014 modern 221 #18,412
2015 modern 223 #18,165
2016 modern 226 #18,044

Geography

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Where Mcanenys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Tamworth, Blackhill and Barmulloch East, Petershill, IZ06 and Whitehills West. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Tamworth 001 Tamworth
2 Blackhill and Barmulloch East Glasgow City
3 Petershill Glasgow City
4 IZ06 West Dunbartonshire
5 Whitehills West South Lanarkshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mcaneny

These lists show first names that appear often with the Mcaneny surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mcaneny

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Mcaneny, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Established but Challenged

Nationally, the Mcaneny surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established but Challenged, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Mcaneny household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many households in these neighbourhoods comprise separated or divorced single parents with dependent children. Residents are typically born in the UK, and these neighbourhoods have relatively few members of ethnic minorities. The prevalence of children, their parents and those at or above normal retirement age, suggests neighbourhood structures may be long-established. Levels of unpaid care are high, and long-term disability is more common than in the Supergroup as a whole. Use of the social rented sector is common, often in terraced houses. Levels of overcrowding are above the Supergroup average. Unemployment is high, while those in work are employed in elementary occupations such as caring, leisure and customer services. Many residents have low level qualifications. Neighbourhood concentrations of this Group are found in the South Wales Valleys, Belfast, Londonderry and the Central Lowlands of Scotland.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs

Within London, Mcaneny is most associated with areas classed as Terraced and Semi-Detached Suburbs, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly concentrated in suburban areas, these terraced and semi-detached developments are less overcrowded than the Supergroup average, and resident households are more likely to own two or more cars. There are fewer residents aged 25-44, and a larger share of residents employed in administrative and secretarial occupations. Residents are more likely to have been born in the UK, less likely to have been born in the EU or Africa, and much less likely to self-identify as Bangladeshi.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mcaneny is most concentrated in decile 4 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

4
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mcaneny falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mcaneny is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of Over 70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

10
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Mcaneny, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mcaneny

The surname MCANENY has its origins in Ireland, dating back to the early medieval period. It is derived from the Gaelic surname Mac an Ainní, which means "son of the ancient one." The name likely originated in the western counties of Ireland, particularly in Connacht and parts of Munster.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the early 17th century. The Annals mention a chieftain named Aindrias Mac an Ainní, who ruled over a territory in County Mayo in the late 12th century.

The surname underwent several spelling variations throughout history, including McAneny, MacAneny, and MacAneny. These variations reflect the phonetic adaptations of the name as it spread to different regions of Ireland and eventually to other parts of the world.

In the 16th century, the MCANENY surname was particularly prominent in the Barony of Costello, located in modern-day County Mayo. Several members of the MCANENY clan were prominent landowners and chieftains during this period, including Ruaidhrí Óg Mac an Ainní, who was recorded as a signatory on the Composition of Connacht in 1585.

One notable individual bearing the MCANENY surname was Seán Mac an Ainní, a 17th-century Irish poet and bard from County Mayo. His compositions, which were written in the traditional Irish bardic style, provide valuable insights into the cultural and social life of the time.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, many individuals with the MCANENY surname immigrated to various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. One such individual was Michael McAneny, who was born in County Mayo in 1832 and later settled in New York City, where he became a prominent businessman and civic leader.

Another notable figure was Bridget McAneny, born in County Sligo in 1875. She emigrated to the United States and became a prominent labor organizer and advocate for women's rights, working tirelessly to improve working conditions for immigrant workers in the early 20th century.

In the realm of literature, the Irish-American author and playwright John McAneny (1888-1964) gained recognition for his works depicting the lives of Irish immigrants in the United States, drawing inspiration from his own experiences as a first-generation Irish-American.

The MCANENY surname continues to be prevalent in Ireland, particularly in the western counties, as well as among the Irish diaspora around the world. Its origins and history are deeply rooted in the rich cultural traditions of medieval Ireland, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of this ancient name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Mcaneny families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mcaneny surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Cumberland leads with 3 Mcanenys recorded in 1881 and an index of 119.05x.

County Total Index
Cumberland 3 119.05x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Whitehaven in Cumberland leads with 3 Mcanenys recorded in 1881 and an index of 2307.69x.

Place Total Index
Whitehaven 3 2307.69x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Mcaneny surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Sarah 2
Mary 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Mcaneny households.

FAQ

Mcaneny surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mcaneny surname in 1881?

In 1881, 9 people were recorded with the Mcaneny surname. That placed it at #32,416 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mcaneny surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 226 in 2016. That gives Mcaneny a modern rank of #18,044.

What does the Mcaneny surname mean?

An Irish surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a nickname or place name.

What does the Mcaneny map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Mcaneny bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.