McMeniman

McMeniman is a surname of Irish origin. It is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Mac Meanmain, meaning "son of Meanma." Meanma is a personal name meaning "courage" or "high-spiritedness."

The surname is relatively rare, primarily found in Ireland, particularly in County Clare and County Galway. Emigration from Ireland, particularly during the Great Famine, led to the dispersal of the McMeniman name to other countries including the United States, Australia, and Canada.

Variations of the name include McMeanaman, McManaman, and Meenam. Genealogical research can provide more specific information about individual family histories associated with the McMeniman surname.