Delaney is an Irish surname derived from the

Gaelic Gaelic is an adjective that means "pertaining to the Gaels". As a noun it refers to the group of languages spoken by the Gaels, or to any one of the languages individually. Gaelic languages are spoken in Ireland, Scotland, the Isle of Man, an ...

''Ó Dubhshláine'', ''Dubh'' meaning black and ''Sláine'' for the River Sláine (

Slaney Slaney is a surname. Notable people with this surname include: * Geoffrey Slaney (1922–2016), British surgeon and academic * Ivor Slaney (1921–1998), England musical composer and conductor * John Slaney (born 1972), Canadian ice hockey playe ...

). 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 Gideon (; ) also named Jerubbaal and Jerubbesheth, was a military leader, judge and prophet whose calling and victory over the Midianites are recounted in of the Book of Judges in the Hebrew Bible. Gideon was the son of Joash, from the Abiez ...

, a

Huguenot The Huguenots ( , also , ) were a religious group of French Protestants who held to the Reformed, or Calvinist, tradition of Protestantism. The term, which may be derived from the name of a Swiss political leader, the Genevan burgomaster Be ...

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 anglicised Gaelic or anglicised French. Over time a few names derived from the names ''DeLaney'' and ''Ó Dubhshláine'' including Delaney, Delany and Dulaney.

Notable people named Delaney or Delany

* Annie Elizabeth Delany "Bessie" (1891–1995), with sister "Sadie", African-American activist and author * Arthur Delaney (1927–1987), English painter * Arthur Delaney (politician) (1841–1905), first mayor of Juneau, Alaska, USA *

Beauford Delaney Beauford Delaney (December 30, 1901 – March 26, 1979) was an American modernist painter. He is remembered for his work with the Harlem Renaissance in the 1930s and 1940s, as well as his later works in abstract expressionism following his mov ...

(1901–1979), American modernist painter * Bob Delaney (basketball) (born 1951), American NBA referee *

Bob Delaney (politician) Bob Delaney (born ) is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. He was the Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 2003 to 2018 who represented the ridings of Mississauga West and Mississauga—Streetsville. Background Dela ...

(born 1953), Ontario politician * Bob DeLaney (sportscaster) (1924–2008), American radio commentator * Cameron Delaney (disambiguation), multiple people ** Cameron Delaney (swimmer) (born 1980), Australian swimmer ** Cameron Delaney (footballer) (born 1992), Australian rules footballer ** Cameron Delaney (basketball) (born 1995), American basketball player * Colin Delaney, American professional wrestler * Conor P. Delaney, Irish-American colorectal surgeon and professor * Damien Delaney, Irish footballer *

Dana Delany Dana Welles Delany (born March 13, 1956) is an American actress. After appearing in small roles early in her career, Delany received her breakthrough role as Colleen McMurphy on the ABC television drama '' China Beach'' (1988–1991), for whic ...

(born 1956), American actress *

Daniel Delaney Daniel Delaney is a James Beard Award nominated American restaurateur and former host of VendrTV a video podcast about Street Food. Personal life Delaney graduated from Philadelphia's University of the Arts in May 2008, receiving a BFA in mult ...

, American restaurateur *

Daniel Delany Daniel Delany DD (February 1747, in Paddock, Mountrath, Laois, Ireland – 9 July 1814, in Tullow, County Carlow) was the Roman Catholic Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin. Educated at the Irish College in Paris, he taught at the English Boys Co ...

(1747–1814), Irish Catholic bishop *

David Delany David Colin Alex Delany (born 28 December 1997) is an Irish cricketer. He made his Twenty20 cricket debut for Munster Reds in the 2017 Inter-Provincial Trophy on 16 June 2017. He made his first-class debut for Leinster Lightning in the 2017 In ...

(born 1997), Irish cricketer *

Dean Delany Dean Delany (born 15 September 1980) is an Irish former footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Beginning his career in England with Everton in 1997, three years later he moved on to Port Vale, having never turned out for the first team at Ev ...

, Irish footballer * Danny Delaney (born 1993), GAA player *

Eamon Delaney Eamon Delaney (born 14 July 1962) is an Irish newspaper columnist, author, editor, novelist, journalist and former diplomat. According to the Irish Independent, Delaney's best-selling memoir of life as an Irish diplomat "ruffled feathers" within t ...

, Irish author and former diplomat *

Edward Delaney Edward Delaney (1930–2009) was an Irish sculptor born in Claremorris in County Mayo in 1930. His best known works include the 1967 statue of Wolfe Tone and famine memorial at the northeastern corner of St Stephen's Green in Dublin and ...

, Irish sculptor * Edward C. Delaney, creator of the Delaney Card * Edward X. Delaney, the fictional detective in Lawrence Sanders' books * Felix Ua Duib Sláin (Felix O'Dullaney), 12th–13th century bishop *

Frank Delaney Frank Delaney (24 October 1942 – 21 February 2017) was an Irish novelist, journalist and broadcaster. He was the author of '' The New York Times'' best-seller ''Ireland'', Op-Ed Contributor: Holy Rollers and Papal Perfectas">The New York Time ...

, Irish writer and broadcaster * Gareth Delany (born 1997), Irish international cricketer * Jack Delaney, Canadian boxer in the early 20th century * James Delaney (disambiguation), multiple people ** James Delaney, a character in the British drama series, ''

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'' **

James J. Delaney James Joseph Delaney (March 19, 1901 – May 24, 1987) was an American politician from New York. He was a member of the Democratic Party and served 16 terms in the House of Representatives from 1945 to 1947 and from 1949 to 1978. Biography Earl ...

(1901–1987), Representative from New York ** James Delaney (boxer), also known as Jimmy Doyle, boxer who died after a bout with Sugar Ray Robinson ** James Delaney (mayor) (1896–1970), mayor of Anchorage, Alaska, 1929–1932 ** James Delaney (rugby league), rugby league player ** James Delaney (tennis) (born 1953), former professional tennis player ** James Delany (born 1948), commissioner of the Big Ten Conference * Jim Delaney (1921–2012), American athlete * Jimmy Delaney (1914–1989), Scottish footballer *

Joe Delaney Joe Alton Delaney (; October 30, 1958 – June 29, 1983) was an American football running back who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL). In his two seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, Delaney set four franchise records ...

, American football player * John Delaney (disambiguation), multiple people ** John Delaney (Bahamian lawyer) (born 1964), Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs **

John Delaney (baseball) John Delaney (born December 30, 1985) is an American college baseball coach who was named Quinnipiac's head coach prior to the start of the 2015 season. A Quinnipiac alumnus, Delaney played minor league baseball in the Milwaukee Brewers syste ...

(born 1985), American college baseball coach ** John Delaney (businessman) (1969–2011), Irish founder of website Intrade **

John Delaney (Florida politician) John Adrian Delaney (born June 29, 1956) is an American lawyer, politician, and university and college President. He served as mayor of Jacksonville, Florida, from 1995 to 2003, and as the president of the University of North Florida from 2003 ...

(born 1956), American lawyer and university administrator **

John Delaney (football administrator) John Delaney (born 16 October 1967) is a former Irish sports administrator. He was the Chief Executive Officer of the Football Association of Ireland from March 2005 to March 2019, and its Executive Vice President from March to September. He ...

(born 1967), Irish former sports administrator ** John Delaney (Maryland politician) (born 1963), American attorney and businessman **

John Delaney (meteorologist) John Delaney (1811 – April 26, 1883) was an Irish-born civil servant, meteorologist and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented Placentia and St. Mary's in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1848 to 1852 and fr ...

(1811–1883), Irish-Canadian civil servant in Newfoundland ** John Delaney (Wisconsin lawyer), or Delany, newspaperman and state representative ** John A. Delaney (hurler) (born 1986), Irish hurler from County Laois ** John A. Delany (1852–1907), Australian conductor and composer ** John C. Delaney (1848–1915), American Civil War soldier ** John J. Delaney (1878–1948), American businessman, lawyer and U.S. Representative * Joseph Delaney (artist) (1904–1991), painter during the Harlem Renaissance * Joseph Delaney (1945–2022), English author *

Joseph Patrick Delaney Joseph Patrick Delaney (August 24, 1934 – July 12, 2005) was the second American Roman Catholic bishop of the Diocese of Fort Worth in the state of Texas. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Delaney was ordained a priest for the Roman Catho ...

, American bishop *

Kim Delaney Kim Delaney (born November 29, 1961) is an American actress known for her starring role as Detective Diane Russell on the ABC drama television series ''NYPD Blue'', for which she won an Emmy Award. Early in her career, she played the role of Je ...

, American actress * Laura Delany (born 1992), Irish women's international cricket captain *

Lucy Delaney Lucy Delaney ( Lucy Ann Berry; c. 1828–1830 – August 31, 1910) was an African-American woman, who when she was free was a seamstress, slave narrator, and community leader. She was born into slavery and was primarily held by the Major Taylor ...

, African-American author * Malcolm Delaney, American professional basketball player * Mark Delaney (disambiguation), multiple people ** Mark Delaney (boxer) (born 1971), English boxer ** Mark Delaney (canoeist) (born 1964), Great Britain whitewater slalom canoeist **

Mark Delaney (footballer) Mark Anthony Delaney (born 13 May 1976) is a Welsh former professional footballer. He played for Carmarthen Town, Cardiff City and Aston Villa as a right back. He is also a former member of the Welsh national team, gaining 36 caps during his c ...

(born 1976), Wales international footballer * Martin Delaney (disambiguation), multiple people ** Martin Delaney (activist) (1945–2009), HIV/AIDS treatment advocate **

Martin Delaney (actor) Martin Delaney (born June 1982) is an English actor and filmmaker. He has appeared in films such as ''Zero Dark Thirty'', ''Judas Ghost'', and '' Amar Akbar & Tony''. Early life Delaney was born in Kent in June 1982, the son of an Irish father ...

, British actor ** Martin Delany (1812–1885), African-American abolitionist *

Mary Delany Mary Delany ( Granville; 14 May 1700 – 15 April 1788) was an English artist, letter-writer, and bluestocking, known for her "paper-mosaicks" and botanic drawing, needlework and her lively correspondence. Early life Mary Delany was born at C ...

(1700–1788), artist and writer * Mattie Delaney, American blues singer and performer * Michael Delaney (disambiguation), multiple people :* Michael C. Delaney (1849–1918), Canadian politician :* Michael Delaney (lawyer) (born 1969), American lawyer and politician :* Michael Delaney, stage name Dub-L, American record producer and songwriter :* Michael Delaney, Steve McQueen's character in ''

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'' * Naamua Delaney, news anchor for CNN * Padraic Delaney, Irish actor *

Pat Delaney (disambiguation) Pat or Patrick Delaney may refer to: * Pat Delaney (actor), actress in ''Cos Cos, COS, CoS, coS or Cos. may refer to: Mathematics, science and technology * Carbonyl sulfide * Class of service (CoS or COS), a network header field defined by the ...

, multiple people **

Pat Delaney (footballer) Patrick James Delaney (born 1940) is a Scottish former footballer who played for several clubs, primarily Motherwell Pat Delaney (Kilkenny hurler) Patrick "Pat" Delaney (1942 – 19 August 2013) was an Irish hurler who played as a centre-forward for the Kilkenny senior team. Born in Johnstown, County Kilkenny, Delaney first arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of twenty-six when ...

(1942–2013), Irish hurler **

Pat Delaney (Offaly hurler) Pat Delaney (born 27 July 1954 in Kinnitty, County Offaly, Ireland) is a retired Irish hurling manager and former player. He played hurling with his local club Kinnitty and with the Offaly senior inter-county team in the 1970s and 1980s. Dela ...

(born 1954), Irish hurler **

Pat Delany Patrick Delany is an American Republican Party politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 8th legislative district. Delany was selected to replace Dawn Marie Addiego after she moved to the New Jersey State Senate, a ...

(born 1969), American politician * Paul Delaney (disambiguation), multiple people ** Paul Delaney (hurler) (born 1966), Irish hurler ** Paul Delaney (professor) (fl. 1980s–2020s), professor of physics and astronomy in Toronto ** Paul Delaney (basketball) (born 1986), American basketball player ** Paul Delaney (rugby league) (born 1971), rugby league footballer * Rob Delaney (born 1977), American comedian, writer, and actor *

Rob Delaney (baseball) Robert James Delaney (born September 8, 1984) is an American college baseball coach and former professional pitcher. Delaney played college baseball at St. John's University from 2004 to 2006 for head coach Ed Blankmeyer. He played for the Minn ...

(born 1984), baseball player and coach * Robert Delaney (disambiguation), multiple people ** Robert Delaney (cat burglar) (died 1948), British criminal ** Robert Delaney (composer) (1903–1956), American composer *

Ron Delany Ronald Michael Delany (born 6 March 1935) is an Irish former athlete who specialised in middle-distance running. He won a gold medal in the 1500 metres event at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne. He later earned a bronze medal in the 1500 m ...

(born 1935) Irish gold medal Olympic athlete * Samuel R. Delany (born 1942), American science fiction author * Sarah Louise Delany "Sadie" (1889–1999), with sister "Bessie", African-American activist and author * Sean Delaney (disambiguation), multiple people **

Sean Delaney (musician) Prentice John Delaney Jr. (January 8, 1945 – April 13, 2003), better known as Sean Delaney, was an American musician, producer, road manager and songwriter, best known for his work with the rock band KISS from the early 1970s until the early 19 ...

(1945–2003), American musician, producer, and road manager ** Sean Delaney (sportsman) "Goggie" (1949–2004), Gaelic games sportsman from Ireland ** Sean Delaney (actor) (born 1994), British actor of English-Irish descent *

Shelagh Delaney Shelagh Delaney, FRSL (; 25 November 1938 – 20 November 2011) was an English dramatist and screenwriter. Her debut work, ''A Taste of Honey'' (1958), has been described by Michael Patterson as "probably the most performed play by a post-war Br ...

FRSL (1938–2011), British playwright * Stephen Delaney (born 1962/63), Irish cyclist * Thomas A. Delaney (1886–1969), American lawyer and politician * Thomas Delaney (born 1991), Danish footballer, of US-Irish descent * Thomas Delany (1868–1939), Irish lawyer and politician *

Tom Delaney (racing driver) Cyril Terence "Tom" Delaney (8 January 1911 – 31 August 2006) was a British sportsman and industrialist, perhaps best known in his later years for being the oldest licensed racing driver in the world, having competed in the same Lea-Francis ca ...

(1911–2006), British racing driver * Tom Delaney (songwriter), (1889–1963), American songwriter * William Delaney (1866–1921), Australian cricketer * William Delany (politician) (1855–1916), Irish MP for Queen's County Ossory * William Delany (bishop) (1804–1886) * William Delany (Jesuit) (1835–1924), President of University College Dublin

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Notable people named Delaney or Delany

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