Shanaghy Surname

2,506,728th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 59 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Ireland
Highest density in:
Ireland

Shanaghy Surname Definition:

Mac Seanchaidhe A north Connacht family now called Fox by pseudo-translation. IF 151

Shanaghy Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Ireland291:162,3777,171
England181:3,095,448105,421
United States91:40,273,215872,126
Australia11:26,995,701270,794
Hong Kong11:7,335,48316,643
Switzerland11:8,212,915156,297
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Ireland111:402,71514,385

Shanaghy Surname Meaning

From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history

Mac Seanchaidhe A north Connacht family now called Fox by pseudo-translation. IF 151

A Guide to Irish Names (1964) by Edward MacLysaght

Mac Seanchaidhe A north Connacht family now called Fox by pseudo-translation. IF 151

A Guide to Irish Names (1964) by Edward MacLysaght

Shanaghy Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Shanaghy Come From? nationality or country of origin

Shanaghy occurs most in Ireland. It may also be rendered in the variant forms:. For other potential spellings of this surname click here.

How Common Is The Last Name Shanaghy? popularity and diffusion

Shanaghy is the 2,506,728th most widely held last name at a global level It is held by approximately 1 in 123,517,727 people. This surname occurs mostly in Europe, where 81 percent of Shanaghy are found; 80 percent are found in Northern Europe and 80 percent are found in British Isles.

Shanaghy is most widely held in Ireland, where it is held by 29 people, or 1 in 162,377. In Ireland it is most prevalent in: Munster, where 48 percent reside, Ulster, where 45 percent reside and Connaught, where 7 percent reside. Besides Ireland Shanaghy is found in 5 countries. It also occurs in England, where 31 percent reside and The United States, where 15 percent reside.

Shanaghy Family Population Trend historical fluctuation

The prevalency of Shanaghy has changed over time. In Ireland the share of the population with the last name rose 264 percent between 1901 and 2014.

Shanaghy Last Name Statistics demography

The religious devotion of those carrying the Shanaghy last name is chiefly Catholic (100%) in Ireland.

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