Cooney
“descendant of Cuana”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Cooney an Irish name?
Cooney is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Cuana.
What does the surname Cooney mean?
Cooney (Irish: Ó Cuana) means “descendant of Cuana”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Cooney from?
The historic homeland of the Cooney name is Tyrone, Galway, Clare. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Cooney?
Ó Cuana. Related spellings: O'Cooney, Coonan, Coony.
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