About Mahon
The surname Mahon is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Mathghamhna," meaning "son of Mathghamhain." Mathghamhain is a personal name that is believed to have originated from the word "math," meaning "bear." Therefore, the surname Mahon is associated with a person whose ancestors were known for their bear-like qualities, such as strength, courage, or fierceness.
The surname Mahon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mahon based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Mahon is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mahon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mahon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.