UK surname

Mcnaney

Surname derived from Scottish Gaelic meaning "son of the wealthy one".

In the 1881 census there were 18 people recorded with the Mcnaney surname, ranking it #31,019 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 153, ranked #23,408, up from #31,019 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Tyneside, Rotherham and Dudley.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mcnaney is 165 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 750.0%.

1881 census count

Ranked #31,019

Modern count

153

2016, ranked #23,408

Peak year

1999

165 bearers

Map years

1998 to 2016

Key insights

• Mcnaney had 18 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,019 surname in that year.
• The latest modern count shown here is 153 in 2016, ranked #23,408.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 61 in 1911.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Young Families in Industrial Towns.

Map

Mcnaney surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mcnaney surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Mcnaney 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	17	#31,714
1881	historical	18	#31,019
1891	historical	47	#30,566
1901	historical	28	#30,951
1911	historical	61	#26,724
1997	modern	159	#20,339
1998	modern	155	#21,227
1999	modern	165	#20,535
2000	modern	158	#21,055
2001	modern	159	#20,710
2002	modern	159	#21,086
2003	modern	155	#21,217
2004	modern	155	#21,352
2005	modern	150	#21,786
2006	modern	140	#22,948
2007	modern	143	#22,924
2008	modern	145	#22,929
2009	modern	151	#22,816
2010	modern	165	#22,026
2011	modern	151	#23,204
2012	modern	144	#23,902
2013	modern	151	#23,529
2014	modern	151	#23,745
2015	modern	150	#23,718
2016	modern	153	#23,408

Geography

Where Mcnaneys 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 South Tyneside, Rotherham, Dudley and Coventry. 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	South Tyneside 019	South Tyneside
2	Rotherham 006	Rotherham
3	Dudley 020	Dudley
4	Coventry 033	Coventry
5	Dudley 013	Dudley

Forenames

First names often paired with Mcnaney

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Nicola Jacqueline Janice Joanne Sarah Marie Anne Debra Alice Mary

Recent male names

Andrew James Peter Philip Christopher Paul George John Jason Joseph

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Mcnaney

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Mcnaney, 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

Young Families in Industrial Towns

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

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Group profile

These neighbourhoods house predominantly young, UK-born individuals identifying with a White ethnic group with dependent children. Long-term disability and unpaid care are prevalent, and religious affiliations are uncommon. Housing is terraced or semi-detached and social rented sector housing is the norm. Unemployment is above the Supergroup average, and employment is principally in elementary occupations, as process plant and machine operatives, or in caring and leisure services. Educational attainment is low. The group is scattered throughout former industrial towns in the Midlands and the South Wales Valleys.

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Mcnaney is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mcnaney is most concentrated in decile 9 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

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

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mcnaney falls in decile 2 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mcnaney is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

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

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate: White - Irish

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Mcnaney

The surname MCNANEY is of Irish origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in County Donegal, Ireland, where it was originally spelled as McNaney or McNeaney. The prefix "Mc" signifies "son of" in Gaelic, while the latter part of the name is derived from the Irish personal name "Naney" or "Neaney," which may have been a diminutive form of the name Niall or Neal.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the 17th century. The annals mention a "Muircheartach McNaney" in the year 1585, suggesting that the name was already in use by that time.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the MCNANEY surname appeared in various records and documents from County Donegal and neighboring regions. Some notable individuals bearing this name include Phelim McNaney, a landowner in Donegal in the late 17th century, and Niall McNaney, a priest who served in the parish of Glenties, Donegal, in the mid-18th century.

As the centuries progressed, the MCNANEY surname spread beyond Ireland, with many individuals emigrating to other parts of the world, particularly the United States and Canada. One prominent figure was Michael McNaney (1819-1889), an Irish immigrant to the United States who became a successful businessman and philanthropist in New York City.

Another notable bearer of the MCNANEY name was John McNaney (1855-1919), a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1899 to 1915. He was born in Donegal, Ireland, and later settled in Manitoba, where he became involved in local politics and played a significant role in the development of the region.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the MCNANEY surname gained further recognition through the achievements of individuals like Patrick McNaney (1870-1948), an Irish-American labor leader and activist who played a pivotal role in the American labor movement, and Francis McNaney (1880-1957), an American businessman and philanthropist who founded the McNaney Corporation, a successful construction company based in Ohio.

Throughout its history, the MCNANEY surname has maintained its Irish roots and connections, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and resilience of those who bore this name over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mcnaney surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mcnaney surname in 1881?

In 1881, 18 people were recorded with the Mcnaney surname. That placed it at #31,019 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mcnaney surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 153 in 2016. That gives Mcnaney a modern rank of #23,408.

What does the Mcnaney surname mean?