Where Does the Enwright Surname Come From?

Long before computers fixed spellings, Enwright and Enright were used side by side. In origin, the name means “The son of Innreachtach or Jonnrachtach (unlawful)”.

Enwright and Enright

Enwright is listed among the recognised spellings of Enright. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Related forms: MacEnright.

In the 2010 US Census, 401 Americans gave Enwright as their last name (rank 51,830). It sits among the 100,000 most common last names in the country.

Enwright coat of arms

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Enright surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

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