There are
1088
Mawhinneys in the USA
Mawhinney is the
23386th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Mawhinney

TimMatheny

Tim Matheny is a former baseball player, best known for his time as a catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals.

BrianMacWhinney

Brian MacWhinney is a cognitive scientist and professor who specializes in psycholinguistics and second language acquisition.

WilliamMaughan

William Maughan was an American artist known for his realistic oil paintings, particularly portraits and figures.

J.Scott

J. Scott McWhinney is an American lawyer and judge who has served on the United States District Court for the District of Colorado.

JoeMahinay

Joe Mahinay is a Filipino basketball player who has played for the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

WilliamMaughn

William Maughn was an English bishop who served as the Bishop of Peterborough in the 17th century.

JohnMcWhinney

John McWhinney is a British architect known for his work on modernist and sustainable buildings.

RobertMcWhinney

Robert McWhinney is an American musician and composer, best known for his work in the jazz and classical genres.

MaryMawhiney

Mary Mawhiney is an American poet and writer, known for her heartfelt and introspective poems.

ChrisMawhinney

Chris Mawhinney is a Canadian ice hockey player who has played for several professional teams in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Mawhinney Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Mawhinney' is of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic personal name 'Mac Coinnich', meaning 'son of Coinneach'. 'Coinneach' is a Gaelic name that means 'handsome' or 'comely'.
Geographic DistributionThe name 'Mawhinney' is primarily found in Scotland and Northern Ireland. It is less common in other parts of the world.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Mawhinney' include 'MacWhinney', 'McWhinney', and 'McWhinny'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Mawhinney' has been carried by individuals who migrated from Scotland and Northern Ireland to other parts of the world, particularly during periods of emigration and colonization.