MULROY
Mulroy
Mulroy is a surname of Irish origin, common among people of British and Irish descent. The name Mulroy is derived from the Irish Gaelic "Ó Maolmhuidhe", meaning "descendant of the pale one". The name has various spellings including Malroy, Mulrooney, and Mulroney.
Origins:
The Mulroy surname originated from County Offaly in Ireland. The Mulroy family were primarily found in the midlands of Ireland, and over time, some members of the family migrated to England and other parts of the United Kingdom.
Notable individuals:
- John Mulroy (1901-1978): A prominent poet and playwright from Northern Ireland known for his contributions to Irish literature.
- Elizabeth Mulroy: A genealogist and historian who has written extensively on British and Irish genealogy.
- William Mulroy: An influential politician who served in the British Parliament during the early 20th century.
Variants:
Variants of the Mulroy surname include Mulrooney, Malroy, and Mulroney. These variants may have originated from different branches of the same family or due to phonetic changes over time.
In Popular Culture:
The Mulroy surname has been used in various works of literature and media as a character name, reflecting its Irish and British heritage.
References:
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
Overall, the Mulroy surname carries a rich history and is associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to British and Irish society.
There are approximately 645 people named Mulroy in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Mulroy.
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
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- Dominic
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Kevin
- Michael
- Patrick
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Deborah
- Elaine
- Helen
- Isabel
- Joan
- June
- Katie
- Katy
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
Similar and related surnames
- Milroy
- Melroy
- Mulero
- Mullroy
- Molroy
- Malroy
- Mullory
- Mulary
- Muliro
- Malary
- Maleary
- Malery
- Mallarey
- Mallary
- Mallery
- Malloray
- Mallory
- Malorey
- Malory
- Malrey
- Malry
- Melliery
- Melliry
- Mellray
- Mellry
- Melory
- Millery
- Millray
- Millroy
- Milray
- Mollory
- Mullary
- Mulleary
- Mullery
- Mullor
- Muloy
- Mulray
- Mulreay
- Mulree
- Mulrey
- Mulroe
- Mulrone
- Mulrony
- Mulrow
- Mulroyan
- Mulroyd
- Mulry
- Mylroy
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.