Mallone

Patronymic

Meaning

Descendant of Maolmhuaidh or variant of Malone.

Etymology

Likely a variant or anglicization of the Irish Ó Maolmhuaidh or Ó Maoileoin. The spelling suggests influence from English phonetic adaptation of Gaelic surnames.

About the Mallone Surname

A rare variant of Irish patronymic surnames, possibly representing a transitional spelling between Gaelic and English forms. The name appears sporadically in historical records with uncertain standardization.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,200 bearers in the United States #3,484 most common surname
Rare Common

Rare, found primarily in Ireland and scattered Irish diaspora communities.

Mallone Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Mallone Surname