What does the surname Malone mean?

The surname Malone means "Descendant of Maolán, meaning bald or tonsured.". It is of Irish origin.

How common is the Malone surname?

There are approximately 110,000 people with the surname Malone in the United States.

Are there Malone soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 1,831 soldiers with the Malone surname appear in Civil War records.

Malone

Patronymic

Meaning

Descendant of Maolán, meaning bald or tonsured.

Etymology

Derived from the Irish Ó Maolán, from the personal name Maolán. The surname is associated with County Antrim in Ulster.

About the Malone Surname

Malone is an Ulster surname with roots in County Antrim in the north of Ireland. The name has spread throughout the Irish diaspora and is well-represented in North America.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 110,000 bearers in the United States #378 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily found in Ulster, particularly in County Antrim, County Down, and County Armagh.

Malone Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

Dudley Malone

Field Officer

Field Malone

William Malone

former Chairman

Quick Facts

Origin: Irish
Classification: Patronymic
Estimated Bearers: 110,000

War Records

1,831 soldiers with the Malone surname found in Civil War records.

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