The Irish surname McKenna or MacKenna, also found in Scotland, is an anglicized form of the Gaelic name Mac Cionaodha or Mac Cionaoith meaning “son of Cionaodh.” In Ireland the name is most frequently found in counties Laois and Tipperary. Many made their name in the fields of literature including Andrew MacKenna (1833 - 1872) who was a leading editor and writer in Belfast, whilst slightly earlier General John MacKenna (1771 - 1814) having served in the Spanish Army, joined Bernard O' Higgins the "Liberator of Chile", and became an important figure in South America. Today there are more than 26,000 people with the last name McKenna living in The United States. Notable bearers of the surname McKenna include Barney McKenna the accomplished Irish traditional musician. Barney was a well known musician in his own right as well as being a founding member of the tradotional Iris music group The Dubliners. 
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