About Mahony
The surname Mahony is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Mathghamhna, meaning "bear." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who possessed bear-like qualities or characteristics. The name has variations such as Mahoney and O'Mahoney, and is predominantly found in County Cork, Ireland.
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The surname Mahony is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mahony 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 Mahony is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mahony in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mahony using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.