There are
587
Lunneys in the USA
Lunney is the
37848th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Lunney

SamLunney

Sam Lunney was a prominent Australian comedian and actor known for his roles in television shows like 'Hey Dad..!' and 'A Country Practice'.

LizLunney

Liz Lunney is a British tennis player who represented Great Britain in the Fed Cup and reached a career-high ranking of 374 in singles.

BrianLunney

Brian Lunney is an American engineer and entrepreneur who co-founded the biotechnology company BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. and served as its CEO.

JamesLunney

James Lunney is a Canadian politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the riding of Nanaimo—Alberni from 2000 to 2015.

WilliamLunney

William Lunney was an Irish politician and member of the Irish Senate, representing the constituency of Trinity College Dublin from 1961 to 1977.

PatLunney

Pat Lunney was an Irish footballer who played as a goalkeeper for clubs like St. Patrick's Athletic and the Republic of Ireland national team.

ChrisLunney

Chris Lunney is a Canadian journalist and news anchor who has worked for various news organizations, including the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).

KarenLunney

Karen Lunney is an Australian artist known for her landscape paintings and works in mixed media, inspired by the beauty of nature.

MartinLunney

Martin Lunney is a Northern Irish actor and playwright known for his stage performances and contributions to local theater productions in Northern Ireland.

MichaelLunney

Michael Lunney is an American lawyer and legal scholar who specializes in constitutional law and has written extensively on American legal history.

Lunney Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Lunney' is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name 'O'Lonain', meaning 'descendant of Lonan'. Lonan was a personal name derived from the word 'lon', meaning 'blackbird'. The 'O' prefix indicates 'descendant of'.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Lunney' is most commonly found in Ireland, particularly in County Down and County Armagh. It is also found in smaller numbers in other parts of the United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Lunney' include 'Lunny' and 'Lenney'.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Lunney' have migrated and immigrated to various countries throughout history, particularly during periods of Irish emigration, such as the Irish Potato Famine in the 19th century.