Omalley

Omalley Meaning & Origin

About Omalley
The surname O'Malley is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Máille, meaning "descendant of Máille." The name Máille is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "máel," which means "bald" or "tonsured." The O'Malley clan was a prominent seafaring family in Ireland, particularly in County Mayo, known for their maritime activities and leadership. Today, the surname O'Malley is still common in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities worldwide.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Omalley: 17,588
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,046
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.96

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Omalley 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
AML
🗽 NYSIIS
OANA
🔊 Soundex
O5040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 M AE1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/oʊˈmæli/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Omalley in Braille

Here's how to represent Omalley in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Omalley in braille

How to sign the name Omalley using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Omalley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Omalley in sign language

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