Hennessy — Irish Surname Origin & Meaning

Irish form: Ó hAonghusa

Meaning: descendant of Aonghus — “one choice”

Traditional stronghold: Offaly, Cork

Yes — the cognac Hennessys came from Cork.

Related names from the same part of Ireland: Murphy · O'Sullivan · McCarthy · Daly · Dunne · Collins · Flynn · Healy

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