There are
708
Mcnays in the USA
Mcnay is the
32485th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Mcnay

TomMcNamara

Tom McNamara was an American basketball player who played college basketball for Kansas State University and later played professionally for the Kansas City Steers and the Indianapolis Kautskys.

GeorgeMcNicol

George McNicol was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre forward for various clubs including Hearts, Rangers, and Queen of the South.

MaryMcNab

Mary McNab was an Australian author known for her novels and short stories that depicted rural life in Australia.

MichaelMcNaulty

Michael McNaulty is a British actor known for his roles in television shows like 'Game of Thrones' and 'Downton Abbey.'

EmilyMcNinch

Emily McNinch is an American artist known for her abstract paintings that explore color, texture, and form.

JohnMcNairy

John McNairy was an American jurist and politician who served as a United States district judge and was a supporter of Andrew Jackson.

SarahMcNelly

Sarah McNelly is an American singer-songwriter known for her soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics.

DavidMcNulty

David McNulty is a British swim coach who has coached multiple Olympic swimmers and has been the head coach of the British swimming team.

MargaretMcNab

Margaret McNab was a Scottish artist known for her landscape paintings that captured the beauty of the Scottish countryside.

PatrickMcNabb

Patrick McNabb was an Irish politician who served as the Lord Mayor of Dublin and played a key role in the Irish independence movement.

Mcnay Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'McNay' is of Scottish origin and is a variant of the surname 'MacNea' which means 'son of Nea', derived from the Gaelic elements 'mac' meaning 'son of' and 'Nea' meaning 'nephew'.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'McNay' is most commonly found in Scotland, particularly in areas with Gaelic-speaking populations such as the Highlands and Islands. It is also found in other English-speaking countries with Scottish diaspora.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'McNay' include 'MacNay', 'MacNae', and 'MacNai'.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'McNay' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, particularly during periods of Scottish emigration such as the Highland Clearances and the Scottish diaspora to North America during the 18th and 19th centuries.