Keaveney
“son of Géibheannach, 'fettered'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Keaveney an Irish name?
Keaveney is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mac Géibheannaigh.
What does the surname Keaveney mean?
Keaveney (Irish: Mac Géibheannaigh) means “son of Géibheannach, 'fettered'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Keaveney from?
The historic homeland of the Keaveney name is Fermanagh, Sligo, Mayo. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Keaveney?
Mac Géibheannaigh. Related spellings: Keaveny, MacKeaveney.
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