Muldoon
“descendant of Maoldúin, ‘chief of the fort’”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Muldoon an Irish name?
Muldoon is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Maoldúin.
What does the surname Muldoon mean?
Muldoon (Irish: Ó Maoldúin) means “descendant of Maoldúin, ‘chief of the fort’”. Origin: Gaelic septs (several).
Where in Ireland is the surname Muldoon from?
The historic homeland of the Muldoon name is Fermanagh, Sligo. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Muldoon?
Ó Maoldúin. Related spellings: Muldon, Meldon, O'Muldoon.
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