Mulqueen
“descendant of Maolcaoin, 'gentle chief'”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Mulqueen an Irish name?
Mulqueen is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó Maolchaoin.
What does the surname Mulqueen mean?
Mulqueen (Irish: Ó Maolchaoin) means “descendant of Maolcaoin, 'gentle chief'”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Mulqueen from?
The historic homeland of the Mulqueen name is Clare, Limerick. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Mulqueen?
Ó Maolchaoin. Related spellings: Mulqueeny, Mulkeen.
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