MULQUEEN
Mulqueen
Mulqueen is a surname of Irish origin, commonly found in the western parts of Ireland. The name is derived from the Gaelic "Ó Maolchaoine," which translates to "descendant of Maolchaoine."
Origins
The name Mulqueen dates back to ancient times when it was predominantly found in the kingdom of Thomond in present-day County Clare. The Mulqueen clan were known for their involvement in local politics and as respected members of their community.
Distribution
Although primarily associated with Ireland, the Mulqueen surname can also be found among the Irish diaspora, particularly in countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and Australia.
Notable Individuals
There have been several notable individuals bearing the surname Mulqueen throughout history, including figures in politics, literature and the arts.
Legacy
The Mulqueen surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a link to the rich cultural heritage of Ireland. It serves as a reminder of the ancestral roots and traditions of the bearers of this name.
There are approximately 430 people named Mulqueen in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Mulqueen.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Barry
- Daniel
- David
- Gary
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Patrick
- William
Female
- Carol
- Caroline
- Ceri
- Eileen
- Jacqueline
- Joan
- Joanne
- Mary
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Teresa
Similar and related surnames
- Mulkeen
- Mulqueeny
- Mulqueeney
- Malaghan
- Malagon
- Malagoni
- Malagonia
- Malakin
- Malcohn
- Malcon
- Malekin
- Malgan
- Malgon
- Maligan
- Malikin
- Malkan
- Malkani
- Malken
- Malkin
- Malkoun
- Mallaghan
- Malligan
- Mallkin
- Malugani
- Maulkin
- Melican
- Melikian
- Melkin
- Melkuhn
- Mellican
- Melligan
- Miellkin
- Milcon
- Milican
- Miligan
- Miliken
- Milken
- Milkin
- Millagan
- Millegan
- Milleken
- Millgan
- Milliagan
- Millican
- Milligan
- Millighan
- Millikan
- Milliken
- Millikin
- Millken
- Molcan
- Molkin
- Mollaghan
- Mollekin
- Mollicone
- Molligan
- Muleen
- Mulgan
- Muligan
- Mulighan
- Mulkin
- Mullagan
- Mullaghan
- Mullegan
- Mullgan
- Mullican
- Mulligan
- Mullighan
- Mulligun
- Mulliken
- Mullikin
- Mulquin
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