There are
677
Connelys in the USA
Connely is the
33645th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Connely

JohnConnely

John Connely was a politician and the 6th Governor of Texas serving from 1963 to 1969.

GaryConnelly

Gary Connelly is a former professional baseball player who played for the Boston Red Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers.

MonicaConnelly

Monica Connelly is a fashion designer known for her elegant and innovative designs.

SeanConnely

Sean Connely is a nutritionist and author of the book 'The Nutrition Solution: A Guide to Your Metabolic Health.'

EllenConnelly

Ellen Connelly is an actress known for her roles in various theatre productions.

MichaelConnely

Michael Connely is a bestselling author known for his crime fiction novels featuring the character Harry Bosch.

ThomasConnelly

Thomas Connelly was a historian and author known for his work on American military history.

SarahConnelly

Sarah Connelly is a journalist and news anchor for a major television network.

RobertConnely

Robert Connely is a poet and professor known for his collections of poetry, including 'Wild Civilizations' and 'Visions from the Last Crusade.'

LauraConnelly

Laura Connelly is a renowned pianist known for her interpretations of classical composers.

Connely Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Connely' is of Irish origin. It is an anglicized form of the Gaelic name 'Ó Conghaile,' meaning 'descendant of Conghal.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Connely' is most commonly found in Ireland and the United States, particularly in states with large Irish-American populations.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Connely' include 'O'Connely,' 'Connolly,' 'Connelly,' 'Conley,' 'Conelly,' 'MacConnelly,' 'Mac Connolly,' 'MacAnally,' and 'Mac Conley.'
Migration and ImmigrationDuring the 19th century, many people with the surname 'Connely' emigrated from Ireland to the United States, seeking better opportunities and escaping the Great Famine. Today, the name is found among the Irish diaspora in various countries.