Sweeney Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Sweeney name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Sweeney coat of arms.
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Origin of the Sweeney name
Sweeney comes from Mac Suibhne, "son of Suibhne", a personal name meaning "pleasant". The MacSweeneys were a gallowglass family of Scottish origin who came to Donegal in the fourteenth century as hired soldiers, later spreading to Cork and Kerry. Emigration also carried it to United States, England and Scotland.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Sweeney name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Sweeney name in Ireland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, England and Scotland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Sweeney name FAQ
What does the Sweeney name mean?
Son of Suibhne, "pleasant". Common variants include MacSweeney, Sweeny, McSweeney.
Where does the Sweeney surname come from?
It originates in Ireland, and is also found in the United States, England and Scotland.
Is there a Sweeney coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Sweeney crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Sweeney coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).