Moloney Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Moloney name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Moloney name
Moloney comes from Ó Maoldhomhnaigh, "descendant of Maoldomhnach", a name meaning "devotee of the Church" or "servant of the Lord's day". MacLysaght places the sept in County Clare, in the old territory of Thomond, and the name remains most common in Clare, Limerick and Tipperary. The usual anglicized spellings vary from family to family, so Molony and Maloney are often the same name.
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This overview covers the Moloney name in Ireland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Australia and England; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Moloney name FAQ
What does the Moloney name mean?
Descendant of the devotee of the Church. Common variants include Molony, Maloney, Mullowney.
Where does the Moloney surname come from?
It originates in Ireland, and is also found in the United States, Australia and England.
Is there a Moloney coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Moloney crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Moloney coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).