Origin and Meaning of Mchenry

Derived from the surname meaning 'son of Henry', which means ruler or estate manager.

Origin: Irish - The name Mchenry has Irish roots and is an anglicized version of the Gaelic name 'Mac Enri', where 'Mac' means 'son of' and 'Enri' translates to Henry.

• Mchenry is often used as both a first name and a last name, with many notable figures in history sharing this name.
• The name is particularly prevalent in regions with Irish ancestry, especially in the United States, where many Irish surnames were adopted as first names.
• Notable bearers include Mchenry County in Illinois, which is named after the surname and reflects the heritage of the early settlers.
• While not extremely common as a first name, it has shown some popularity in specific communities and has variations in spelling.
• Related names include Henry, Enrique, and other variants that share a similar lineage related to the concept of rulership.