About Maroney
The surname Maroney is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Mearáin, meaning "descendant of Mearán." The name Mearán is believed to be derived from the word "mear," which translates to "nimble" or "quick." Therefore, the surname Maroney likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their agility or swiftness.
The surname Maroney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maroney 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 Maroney is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Maroney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Maroney using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.