There are
716
Mcelhineys in the USA
Mcelhiney is the
32203rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Mcelhiney

MelMcElhiney

Mel McElhiney was an American basketball coach who led the Kentucky Wesleyan College men's basketball team to multiple national championships in the 1960s and 1970s.

JimMcElhiney

Jim McElhiney is a former American football player who played as a guard for the Denver Broncos in the NFL.

PatMcElhiney

Pat McElhiney is a retired American soccer player who played as a defender for the New York Cosmos in the NASL.

BrianMcElhiney

Brian McElhiney is a journalist and music critic, known for his work at the Asheville Citizen-Times and Mountain Xpress.

MarciaMcElhiney

Marcia McElhiney is an American artist known for her abstract paintings and mixed-media works.

DeborahMcElhiney

Deborah McElhiney is a professor of music at Appalachian State University and is known for her expertise in violin pedagogy.

MichaelMcElhiney

Michael McElhiney is a professional golfer from the United States who has competed on various golf tours around the world.

JohnMcElhiney

John McElhiney is a producer and director known for his work on television shows like 'Law & Order' and 'CSI: NY.'

DavidMcElhiney

David McElhiney is a software engineer and entrepreneur, known for co-founding the tech company Sengled.

KathleenMcElhiney

Kathleen McElhiney is a nurse and healthcare advocate who has worked on improving healthcare access and quality.

Mcelhiney Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'McElhiney' is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name 'Mac Gille Eoin,' meaning 'son of the servant of John'. The name originated in County Tyrone in Northern Ireland.
Geographic DistributionThe name 'McElhiney' is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in states such as Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. There are also smaller populations of individuals with the name in Ireland and Canada.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'McElhiney' include 'Mulhiney', 'Mulholland', and 'McHinney'.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'McElhiney' have primarily migrated from Ireland to the United States, particularly during the 19th century due to the Irish Potato Famine. Some individuals with the name have also migrated to Canada.