About Moloughney
The surname Moloughney is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Maolacháin, meaning "descendant of Maolachán." The personal name Maolachán is derived from the word "maol," meaning "bald" or "tonsured," and was often used as a nickname for someone who had shaved their head for religious or cultural reasons. The surname Moloughney is therefore associated with a person who was a descendant of someone named Maolachán, indicating their ancestral connection to this individual.
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The surname Moloughney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Moloughney based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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