There are
658
Cagneys in the USA
Cagney is the
34427th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Cagney

JamesCagney

James Cagney was an American actor and dancer, best known for playing tough guys in movies such as 'The Public Enemy' and 'White Heat.' He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' and was one of Hollywood's top box-office stars of the 1930s and 1940s.

JeanneCagney

Jeanne Cagney was an American actress, known for her roles in films such as 'Quicksand' and 'Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye.' She was the sister of James Cagney and appeared in several films alongside him.

WilliamCagney

William Cagney was an American film producer and actor. He was the brother of James and Jeanne Cagney and produced several of James Cagney's films, including 'The Time of Your Life' and 'Love Me or Leave Me.'

GladysCagney

Gladys Cagney was an American actress and dancer. She appeared in a number of Broadway shows and films, often dancing alongside her brother James Cagney.

MarthaCagney

Martha Cagney was an American actress, known for her roles in films such as 'Each Dawn I Die' and 'Torrid Zone.' She was the sister of James Cagney and appeared in several films alongside him.

EdwardCagney

Edward Cagney was an American actor and dancer, known for his appearances in films such as 'Footlight Parade' and 'Something to Sing About.' He was the brother of James Cagney and often performed alongside him.

HarryCagney

Harry Cagney was an American actor, best known for his role in the film 'The Fighting 69th,' in which he starred alongside his brother James Cagney.

FrankCagney

Frank Cagney was an American actor and dancer, known for his roles in films such as 'Taxi!' and 'The Fighting Seabees.' He was the brother of James Cagney and often performed alongside him.

RichardCagney

Richard Cagney was an American actor and dancer, known for his appearances in films such as 'Ceiling Zero' and 'Something to Sing About.' He was the brother of James Cagney and often performed alongside him.

FrancesCagney

Frances Cagney was an American actress, known for her roles in films such as 'Boy Meets Girl' and 'Brother Orchid.' She was the sister of James Cagney and appeared in several films alongside him.

Cagney Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Cagney' is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Ceagáin, meaning 'descendant of Ceagán.' Ceagán is a personal name derived from the word ceag, which means 'a small fire or flame.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Cagney' is most commonly found in Ireland and has a significant presence in the United States, particularly in areas with large Irish-American communities.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Cagney' include 'Cagneye' and 'Cagany'.
Migration and ImmigrationMany people with the surname 'Cagney' emigrated from Ireland to the United States during the Great Famine in the mid-19th century and subsequent waves of Irish immigration. James Cagney's family was among those who settled in New York City.