872 Global Kenealy Family Members

Kenealy Family History

Recorded in several spellings including Kennally, Keneally, Kenealy, Kennelly, Kinneally, Quinnelly, and others , this is a famous Irish surname. It derives from the pre 10th century Gaelic O' Cinnfhaelidh, meaning 'The male descendant of the Wolf (or Wolfs head)' and they originate from the lands known as the barony of Connello in County Limerick. The majority of Irish surnames of true Gaelic origin are forms of patronymic, and usually refer to some warlike appearance of the original chief, and intended to strike fear into the opposition.