Mullahy

Mullahy Meaning & Origin

About Mullahy
The surname Mullahy is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Maolachtaigh, meaning "descendant of Maolachtaigh." The name Maolachtaigh is composed of the elements "maol," meaning "bald" or "tonsured," and "achtach," meaning "devotee" or "religious." Therefore, the surname Mullahy likely originated as a nickname for someone who was bald or had a religious devotion.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Mullahy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Mullahy: 241
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79075
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mullahy based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLH
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH1 L AH0 HH IY0
🌐 IPA
/mullahy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLH', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M400

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