Delaney is an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic Ó Dubhsláine, Dubh meaning black and Slaine for the River Slaine (Slaney). DeLaney is also of Norman origin. There is a branch of Dulaneys in the United States who trace back to a Thomas Delany. Thomas's son, Daniel, claimed to have been descended from Dr. Gideon Delaune, a Huguenot physician and theologian and founder of the Apothecaries' Hall. Hence, there are multiple discussions among genealogical circles as to the origin of Delaney since it can be anglicized Gaelic or anglicized French.
Over time a few names derived from the name "DeLaney" Including the following:
Delaney
Delany
Dulaney
Ó Dubhsláine (Common in Gaelic Irish speaking regions)
Notable people with the surname include:
Arthur Delaney (1927–1987), English painter
Arthur Delaney (politician) (1841–1905), first mayor of Juneau, Alaska, USA
Cameron Delaney, Australian backstroke swimmer
Colin Delaney, American professional wrestler
Damien Delaney, Irish footballer
Daniel Delaney, Irish bishop
Dean Delany, Irish footballer
Eamon Delaney, Irish author and former diplomat
Edward Delaney, Irish sculptor
Edward C. Delaney, creator of the Delaney Card
Edward X. Delaney, the fictional detective in Lawrence Sanders' books
Frank Delaney, Irish writer and broadcaster
Jack Delaney, Canadian boxer in the early 20th century
James Delaney (disambiguation), multiple people
Jimmy Delaney, Scottish footballer
Joe Delaney, American football player
John Delaney (disambiguation), multiple people
Joseph Delaney, British author
Joseph Patrick Delaney, American bishop
Kim Delaney, American actress
Lucy Delaney, African-American author
Malcolm Delaney, American professional basketball player
Mark Delaney (disambiguation), multiple people
Martin Delaney (disambiguation), multiple people
Mattie Delaney, American blues singer and performer
Mike Delaney, British football choreographer and freestyler
Naamua Delaney, news anchor for CNN
Padraic Delaney, Irish actor
Pat Delaney (disambiguation), multiple people
Paul Delaney, York University faculty, regular contributor to CTV News
Robert Delaney, American baseball player
Sean Delaney, American musician and producer
Shelagh Delaney, British playwright
Thomas A. Delaney, American politician
Thomas Joseph Delaney, Danish footballer
Tom Delaney (songwriter), 1889–1963, American songwriter
