Guinness

Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Irish

Meaning & History

Variant of McGuinness. The name is well known because of the Guinness brand of ale, established in 1759 by Arthur Guinness.

Related Names

RootAonghus (given name)
VariantsAngus, MacGinnis, MacGuinness, Mag Aonghuis, McGinnis, McGuinness, Ó hAonghuis
Other Languages & CulturesAngus, Innes, MacAngus, MacInnes, McInnes(Scottish) MacAonghais(Scottish Gaelic)

Categories

alcohol, brand names
Entry updated December 3, 2014