McManus
“son of Magnus — from Latin magnus, 'great'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is McManus an Irish name?
McManus is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mac Mághnais.
What does the surname McManus mean?
McManus (Irish: Mac Mághnais) means “son of Magnus — from Latin magnus, 'great'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname McManus from?
The historic homeland of the McManus name is Fermanagh, Roscommon. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for McManus?
Mac Mághnais. Related spellings: MacManus, Manus.
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