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Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Irish
Other Forms FormsFionnghusa, O'Fionnghusa, Fancy, Fansy, Fennessy, Phinnesy, Finnessy, very rarely spelled Phinizi
Meaning & History
An ancient Irish name. Presumed to come from the name Fionnghusa, or sometimes O'Fionnghusa.
This means "pale one" and "strong, active one.
It is commonly found in County Tipperary. Extremely unusual.
This means "pale one" and "strong, active one.
It is commonly found in County Tipperary. Extremely unusual.