Moloney
“descendant of Maoldomhnaigh, 'devoted to Sunday, or to the Church'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Moloney an Irish name?
Moloney is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Maoldhomhnaigh.
What does the surname Moloney mean?
Moloney (Irish: Ó Maoldhomhnaigh) means “descendant of Maoldomhnaigh, 'devoted to Sunday, or to the Church'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Moloney from?
The historic homeland of the Moloney name is Clare, Limerick, Tipperary. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Moloney?
Ó Maoldhomhnaigh. Related spellings: Molony, Mullowney.
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