Become A Member

- save a list of your favourite names
- share your kids name ideas

Sign in | Get Started
Browse by first letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z


 
 
 

Mahoney


(Rate 1 2 3 4 5)

Origin Of The Surname Mahoney

Meaning Of The Surname Mahoney

Descendant of the Bear

Interesting Facts About Mahoney

Mahoney is an Anglicisation of the Old Gaelic patronymic surname O’Mathghamhana. The prefixed ‘O’ in this name denotes that it is patronymic. Traditionally, Gaelic patronymic surname were given to pass down the name of a clan chieftain or revered elder. In this case the name being passed down in Mathghamhana, which is said to mean ‘bear’. John Mahoney the British actor is a famous bearer of this surname.

Mahoney Statistics

Mahoney is the number 994 ranked surname in the United Kingdom. According to our statistics around 9,851 share the surname Mahoney in the UK.

Why not share the surname Mahoney with your friends?