About Mawhiney
The surname Mawhiney is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Fhionnghaile, meaning "son of Fionnghal." Fionnghal is a personal name composed of the elements "fionn," meaning "fair" or "white," and "gal," meaning "valor" or "valorous." Therefore, the surname Mawhiney can be interpreted to mean "son of the fair and valorous one."
The surname Mawhiney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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