TheNameDBMallone
PatronymicMeaning
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
Rare, found primarily in Ireland and scattered Irish diaspora communities.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical records