| ![Show Contents]() Greaney History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Ireland The surname Greaney comes from the original Irish "O Grainne," from the female Christian name Grainne. Thus, it is one of a very limited number of matronymic names in Ireland. Early Origins of the Greaney familyThe surname Greaney was first found in County Cork (Irish: Corcaigh) the ancient Kingdom of Deis Muin (Desmond), located on the southwest coast of Ireland in the province of Munster, where the Justiciary Rolls mention the acquittal of Rawenyld O'Grayne in 1313, who was charged with aiding a convicted robber. The name appears in 16th century Tudor Fiants from the same area. Early History of the Greaney familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Greaney research. More information is included under the topic Early Greaney History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Greaney Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Greaney, O'Greaney, Greany, O'Greany, Graney, Granny, O'Granie, O'Grane and many more. Early Notables of the Greaney familyMore information is included under the topic Early Greaney Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Greaney RankingIn the United States, the name Greaney is the 16,916th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Greaney migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Greaney Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Patrick Greaney, who took the Oath of Allegiance in Philadelphia in 1856
- John Greaney, who was naturalized in Iowa in 1872
- John Greaney, aged 38, who immigrated to the United States from Dungaroan, County Waterford, Ireland in 1897
- Bridget Greaney, aged 18, who immigrated to the United States from Tuan, Galway, in 1898
- Delia Greaney, aged 18, who settled in America from Dunmore, in 1899
Greaney Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- John Greaney, aged 18, who settled in America from Ardralian, Co Galway, Ireland, in 1906
- James Greaney, aged 17, who immigrated to the United States from Shrule, Ireland, in 1911
- Andrew Greaney, aged 26, who landed in America from Tralee, Ireland, in 1911
- Denis Greaney, aged 41, who immigrated to America from Clifden, Ireland, in 1913
- Josephine Greaney, aged 4, who immigrated to America from Newcastle, Ireland, in 1913
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| Greaney migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Greaney Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Richard Greaney, aged 20, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Wairoa" in 1877
| Contemporary Notables of the name Greaney (post 1700) | + |
- Daniel "Dan" Greaney, American television writer, known for his work with The Simpsons and The Office
- John Greaney (b. 1939), former Associate Justice on the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
- Maurice F. Greaney, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Massachusetts State House of Representatives Fifth Plymouth District, 1923-24 2
- John J. Greaney, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 28th District, 1970 2
- John Greaney, American Republican politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 6th District, 1892 2
- Mark Greaney (b. 1980), Irish musician, best known as the singer and guitarist in the alternative rock band JJ72
- Patrick Greaney, 18th century Gaelic-Irish poet
- Con Greaney, Irish singer
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Greaney migration to the United States 
Greaney migration to New Zealand 
