About Mcelwaney
The surname McElwaney is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Giolla Mhaoilín, meaning "son of the servant of St. Maolín." The name Maolín is a diminutive form of Maol, which means "bald" or "tonsured." The surname suggests a connection to a family or individual who served or was associated with St. Maolín, a popular Irish saint.
The surname Mcelwaney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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Here's how to represent Mcelwaney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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