Surnames of Gaelic Origin

8,379 surnames found of Gaelic origin

Malady
The surname Malady is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "mallacht," meaning "a curse" or "a malediction." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was consi......
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Malamphy
The surname Malamphy is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Maoláimhín, meaning "descendant of Maoláimhín." The personal name Maoláimhín is composed of the elements "maol," meanin......
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Malanaphy
The surname Malanaphy is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Maol an Fhaidh, meaning "descendant of the devotee of the long hair." The name likely originated as a nickname for som......
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Malane
The surname Malane is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Maoláin, meaning "descendant of Maolán." The personal name Maolán is derived from the word "maol," which means "bald" or ......
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Malaney
The surname Malaney is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Maoláin, meaning "descendant of Maolán." The personal name Maolán is derived from the word "maol," which means "bald" or......
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Malark
The surname Malark is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Maoilcheirg, which translates to "descendant of the follower of St. Ciarg." The name Ciarg is believed to refer to a sain......
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Malarkey
The surname Malarkey is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "malaire," meaning "a plunderer" or "a thief." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was mischi......
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Malarney
The surname Malarney is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Maoil Fhearghail, meaning "descendant of the devotee of St. Fearghal." The name Fearghal itself translates to "man of v......
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Malcolm
The surname Malcolm is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Maol Choluim," meaning "disciple of Saint Columba." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from someone who wa......
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Malcom
The surname Malcom is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Maol Choluim," meaning "disciple of Saint Columba." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from someone who was......
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