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Delaney


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Origin Of The Surname Delaney

Meaning Of The Surname Delaney

One who Lives by the Alder Grove

Interesting Facts About Delaney

Delaney is a surname of ultimately French origins and would have been introduced to Britain by Norman invading from France. It is thought to have originated from ‘de Aunou’, a phrase meaning ‘the grove of Alder trees’. It would have been used in France as a topographical surname. These surnames were referred to the area that the bearer lived in or to a distinctive landmark nearby.

Delaney Statistics

Delaney is the number 1457 ranked surname in the United Kingdom. According to our statistics around 6,630 share the surname Delaney in the UK.

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