About Maloy
The surname Maloy is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Maolmhuaidh, meaning "descendant of Maolmhuadh." The name Maolmhuadh itself is composed of the elements "maol," meaning "bald" or "tonsured," and "muadh," meaning "noble." The surname Maloy is primarily found in County Clare and County Galway in Ireland, and it is believed to have originated from a sept (clan) that held a prominent position in these regions.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maloy 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 Maloy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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