Summary

The surname Denny is believed to have originated from Ireland. It is an anglicized form of the Gaelic name Ó Duinnín, meaning 'descendant of Duinnín'. The name dates back to ancient times and has a rich history.
There are
17503
Dennys in the USA
Denny is the
2062nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Denny

EdwardDenny

Edward Denny, 2nd Earl of Norwich, was an English peer, soldier and landowner.

GerryDenny

Gerry Denny is a former English cricketer who played for Yorkshire and Surrey.

WalterDenny

Walter Denny is an American art historian, specializing in Islamic and Asian art.

JamesDenny

James Denny was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a forward.

PhilipDenny

Philip Denny was an English painter, illustrator, and art teacher.

WilliamDenny

William Denny was a Scottish engineer and shipbuilder.

AnnDenny

Ann Denny was a British portrait painter and miniature painter.

FredDenny

Fred Denny is an American scholar of Islam and Sufism.

JohnDenny

John Denny is a former American professional baseball pitcher.

MarionDenny

Marion Denny was an American actress, singer, and dancer.

Denny Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Denny' is of English origin and is derived from a medieval given name, which is a pet form of 'Dennis.' It was originally a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Dennis.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Denny' is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in states like Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. It is also present in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Denny' include 'Dennie,' 'Denn,' 'Denne,' 'Denni,' 'Denna,' 'Deeney,' 'Denney,' 'Dennison,' 'Dennet,' and 'Deni'.
Migration and ImmigrationThere have been migrations and immigration of people with the surname 'Denny' to various countries, particularly during periods of British colonization and the expansion of the British Empire.