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Fennessy Family
History The Fennessy Surname The surname Fennessy derives from the ancient Irish name Ó Fianghusa, which is likely derived from Fiangus. Ó Fianghusa has also been written as Fiannghusa or Fionnghusa, which became anglicised to Fennessy during the seventeenth or eighteenth century.
The spelling seen on this site's web address - Fhiannusa - is the modern-day Gaelic spelling of the name Fennessy . The Fennessy Crest The crest shows a raised mailed or armored arm with a battle axe, indicating leadership in execution of military duty or a person fit for high deeds. The helmet underneath indicates wise defense in battle. The open hand below indicates faith, sincerity, and justice. There is some debate over whether the hand was originally red. The Fennessy Motto The Fennessy Family motto is (Latin) Recte Adhibito Deus Adjuvat; or "God will help us to do right". Fennessy Family Origin, Demographics, and Population The Fennessy name is thought to have originated in County Waterford, or from an area near the Limerick border of County Tipperary. Fennessy septs, or family branches, center in an oval area between Waterford City and North County Clare. Today the largest concentration of Fennessys are in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. Fennessys have emigrated all over the world, most notably to the USA, England, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa.
Sources: Fennessy, Michael J. and Áine C. Ní Fhiannusa (Editors), Fiangus to Fennessy, Coastal Research, Plymouth, England, 1999. IrishSurnames.com - Coats of Arms from Ireland and Worldwide< Fleurdelis.com - The Meanings Behind Heraldic Crests Irish Roots Magazine, August 1998 Mike Fennessy writes about THE FENNESSY CLAN GATHERING |
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