Rigney
“a variant of Ó Raighne; Woulfe gives no meaning here”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Rigney an Irish name?
Rigney is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Raigne.
What does the surname Rigney mean?
Rigney (Irish: Ó Raigne) means “a variant of Ó Raighne; Woulfe gives no meaning here”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Rigney from?
The historic homeland of the Rigney name is Donegal, Offaly. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Rigney?
Ó Raigne. Related spellings: O'Rigney.
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