MacKenna

MacKenna is a surname of Irish origin. It is an anglicized form of the Gaelic name Mac Cionaoith, meaning "son of Cionaoth." The personal name Cionaoth is thought to derive from cion meaning "respect" or "affection," and aodh meaning "fire."

The MacKenna clan were historically associated with the region of Monaghan in Ulster, Ireland. They were a powerful sept within the kingdom of Uí Chremthainn. The clan held significant lands and influence until the Plantation of Ulster in the 17th century, which led to the displacement and dispersal of many Irish families.

Variations of the surname include McKenna, Mc Kenna, McKenny, and Mc Kenney.

Today, individuals bearing the MacKenna surname and its variations can be found worldwide, particularly in Ireland, the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.