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