Gaffney
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Region of origin | Cavan, Ireland |
Gaffney is a surname common to the region of Cavan in Ireland, and now spread across other English-speaking nations. Gaffney comes from the Gaelic septs of Ó Gamhna, Mac Conghamhna and Ó Caibheanaigh. Gaffney more commonly does not appear with the Gaelic prefixes of O' or Mc but there have been Gaffneys recorded with either of the Gaelic prefixes.
In Hebrew context the surname Gaffney (Hebrew: גפני, alternative English spellings: Gafni/Gafny) is used for Jewish people whose ancestors were wine makers as "Geffen" (גפן) is the Hebrew word for vitis.
Notable people with the surname include:
- Beryl Gaffney (b. 1930), Canadian politician
- Christopher Gaffney (bishop) (died 1576), Irish bishop
- Chris Gaffney (musician) (1950–2008), American singer–songwriter
- Christopher Gaffney (archaeologist) (born 1962), British archaeologist
- Chris Gaffaney (born 1975), New Zealand cricketer
- David Gaffney (b. 1961), British writer
- Dean Gaffney (b. 1978), British actor
- Derrick Gaffney (b. 1955), American football player
- Edward Gaffney (b. 1943), American politician
- Elizabeth Gaffney (b. 1966), American novelist
- Eric Gaffney, American songwriter
- Eugene S. Gaffney, American paleontologist
- F. Drew Gaffney, American doctor
- Frank Gaffney (b. 1953), American lobbyist
- Frank Gaffney (Medal of Honor) (1883-1948), American soldier
- Jabar Gaffney (b. 1980), American football player
- James Anthony Gaffney, British civil engineer
- James E. Gaffney (1868-1932), American baseball executive
- Jim Gaffney (b. 1921), American football player
- John Gaffney (1855-1913), American baseball umpire and manager
- Kiley Gaffney, Australian musician
- Mason Gaffney, (b. 1923), American economist
- Matt Gaffney, (b. 1972), American crossword puzzle constructor
- Mo Gaffney (b. 1958), American actress
- Patricia Gaffney, American writer
- Robert J. Gaffney, American politician
- Rose Gaffney (1895-1979), environmental activist
- Robbie Gaffney (b. 1957), Irish football player
- Tony Gaffney (b. 1984), American basketball player
See also
- Gaffney, South Carolina
- Kelly Gaffney, fictional character in Law & Order: Trial by Jury
- Roger Gaffney, fictional character in Homicide: Life on the Street
- Tom Gaffney, fictional character in Scarface (1932)
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