Hanratty

Hanratty is a surname of Irish origin. It is an anglicized form of the Gaelic Ó hAnracháin, meaning "descendant of Anrachán". The personal name Anrachán is believed to derive from the Old Irish word "anrad," meaning "champion" or "valiant." Historically, the Hanratty clan was associated with the province of Ulster in Ireland. Like many Irish surnames, it spread to other parts of the world through emigration, particularly to countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia.

There are several notable individuals with the surname Hanratty. In the realm of sports, Sean Hanratty was a professional soccer player. In literature, there have been authors and poets bearing the name. The surname can also be found in various business and academic fields. While the exact spelling may vary slightly in historical records due to phonetic transcriptions and anglicization processes, Hanratty remains a recognizable Irish surname with a clear etymological root. The distribution of the surname reflects historical patterns of Irish migration and settlement.