McInerney

McInerney is a surname of Irish origin. It is an anglicized form of the Gaelic name Mac an Airchinnigh, meaning "son of the overseer (of a church or religious property)." The name is primarily associated with County Clare in Ireland.

The McInerney clan was historically a sept of the Dál gCais, a powerful Irish tribal group. Their territory was located in the barony of Bunratty Upper, County Clare. The family held positions of authority and influence in the region for centuries.

Variations in the spelling of the surname include MacInerney, McNerney, Nerney, and similar forms. Individuals with this surname and its variations can be found throughout the world, particularly in countries with significant Irish diaspora populations, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.