Enright

Enright is a surname of Irish origin. It is generally understood to be an Anglicized form of Gaelic surnames that arose from patronymic naming, indicating descent from an ancestor with a Gaelic given name. The name appears in medieval Gaelic manuscripts and Irish annals, reflecting a long-standing presence in the island’s genealogical record.

In modern times, Enright is found throughout Ireland and among the Irish diaspora in other parts of the world. Emigration from Ireland contributed to the surname’s spread to the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, and beyond, where bearers maintain the name as part of their family history and identity. Variants and related forms are occasionally encountered in historical documents; the primary modern spelling remains Enright, while some records show variants such as Enrightt or the prefixed form O’Enright in genealogical sources.

As with many Irish surnames, Enright is used by families with diverse regional origins within Ireland, and it is often studied in the context of surname etymology and genealogical research. The name serves as a marker of ancestry and cultural heritage for individuals tracing lineage back to Gaelic roots.