About Malarkey
The surname Malarkey is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "malaire," meaning "a plunderer" or "a thief." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was mischievous or prone to telling tall tales. The name Malarkey has since become a slang term in English, referring to nonsense or foolish talk.
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The surname Malarkey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Malarkey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Malarkey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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