Neary is an Anglicized form of the Irish language surname , denoting a descendant of Náradhach, a name meaning modest. Notable people with this surname include:
Aaron Neary (born 1992), American American football player Alcott Neary (1892–1941), American American football and basketball player and coach Aoife Neary (born 1985), Irish camogie player Frank Neary (1921–2004), English football player J. Peter Neary (1950–2021), Irish economist Jo Neary, British comedian, writer and actress John Neary (1964–2015), American engineer Liz Neary (born 1951), Irish sportsperson Lynn Neary, American radio journalist Martin Neary (1940–2025), English organist and choral conductor Michael Neary (bishop) (born 1946), Irish Catholic prelate Michael Neary (surgeon), Irish struck-off doctor Mike Neary (born 1948), Canadian rower Paddy Neary (born 1956), Irish hurler and referee Pamela Neary, American politician Patricia Neary (born 1942), American ballerina Patrick Neary (regulator), Irish civil servant Patrick Neary (born 1963), American Catholic bishop elect Paul Neary (1949–2024), British comic book artist Sam Neary (born 2002), British racing driver Shay Neary, American fashion model Shea Neary (born 1968), British boxer Stephen M. Neary, American military officer Steve Neary (1925–1996), Canadian politician Tony Neary (born 1948), English rugby union player
See also Neary's, a former New York City Irish bar and restaurant owned by James Joseph "Jimmy" Neary
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