Find out how popular the last name Temoney is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Temoney.

Temoney, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Temoney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Temoney in America

Temoney is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Temoney surname appeared 173 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Temoney.

We can also compare 2010 data for Temoney to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Temoney

The surname TEMONEY originated in Ireland, with its roots tracing back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic words "teampall" meaning "church" and "moine" meaning "bog" or "turf," suggesting a connection to an area near a church located in a peat bog.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history, dating back to the year 1102. This entry references a individual named "Temoney," though their specific role or significance is not explicitly stated.

In the 13th century, the name TEMONEY is found in various land records and property deeds from County Donegal, indicating a presence in that northwestern region of Ireland. The name is also associated with the townland of Temoney, located in County Fermanagh, hinting at a possible ancestral link to that area.

During the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the TEMONEY surname was Eoghan TEMONEY, born in 1548 in County Tyrone. He was a prominent chieftain and leader of the O'Neill clan, playing a significant role in the Nine Years' War against English forces.

In the 17th century, the name TEMONEY appears in the Petty Census of Ireland, conducted in 1659. This census recorded the presence of several TEMONEY families in counties such as Donegal, Fermanagh, and Tyrone, further solidifying the name's association with the northern regions of Ireland.

Another notable individual with the TEMONEY surname was Seamus TEMONEY, born in 1712 in County Donegal. He was a renowned poet and storyteller, renowned for his contributions to the preservation of Irish folklore and oral traditions.

As the centuries progressed, the TEMONEY name continued to be documented in various Irish records, with some members of the family emigrating to other parts of the world, carrying the name with them.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Temoney

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Temoney.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Temoney was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Temoney has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Temoney was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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