About Melloy
The surname Melloy is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Maolmhuaidh, which means "descendant of Maolmhuadh." The name Maolmhuadh itself is composed of the elements "maol," meaning "bald" or "tonsured," and "muadh," meaning "noble." Therefore, the surname Melloy signifies a descendant of a noble or distinguished person who was known for being bald or having a shaved head.
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The surname Melloy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Melloy 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 Melloy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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