The name Eynes is derived from the Gaelic "hAonghuis," a variant of "hAonghusa," which became O'Hennessy. Thus bearers of this name come from the same stock as the O'Hennesy Septs of Moyfenrath barony in Meath, and Philipstown barony in County Offaly. These Gaelic names mean 'the son of Angus,' and this distinguished Irish sept traces its origin back to King Laeghaire Lorc who reigned in 593 A.D.
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Early Origins of the Eynes family
The surname Eynes was first found in County Kildare and the adjoining areas in Meath and Offaly, where bearers of the name have been found since the 16th century, when Irish names were being Anglicized.
"Ennis was formerly O'Hennis, which is Ó hAonghuis in Irish. In both those areas we find Ennis, then written Enos, Ennous (to mention only two of the many variants) very frequently in sixteenth century records." 1
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Early History of the Eynes family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Eynes research. Another 224 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1550, 1642, 1646, 1650, 1659 and 1685 are included under the topic Early Eynes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Eynes Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Ennis, Enos, O'Hennis, Hennis, Ennos, Ennes and many more.
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Early Notables of the Eynes family
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Migration of the Eynes family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: James Ennis, who made his home in Virginia in 1650; Alexander Ennis, who arrived in Boston in 1651 as one of the Scotch prisoners deported by Cromwell.
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