About Maloney
The surname Maloney is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Maol Dhomhnaigh, which means "descendant of the servant of the Church." The name is believed to have originated from County Clare in Ireland. The prefix "Ó" indicates "descendant of," while "Maol Dhomhnaigh" refers to a servant or devotee of the Church. Over time, the name has evolved into Maloney, and it is a relatively common surname in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities.
The surname Maloney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maloney 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 Maloney is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Maloney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Maloney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.