Explore the Family Name Maloney
The meaning of Maloney
Irish (Munster): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Maol Dhomhnaigh ‘descendant of the devotee of the Lord’. See Muldowney. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Donal, Brendan, Donovan, John Patrick, Kieran, Liam, Aileen, Bridie, Caitlin, Connolly, Fintan, James Patrick.
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How common is the last name Maloney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Maloney has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 1048 with a count of 30,434. However, by 2010, its rank had fallen to 1149 and the count increased marginally to 30,671. This represents a decrease in rank by 9.64% and an increase in count by 0.78%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped from 11.28 in 2000 to 10.4 in 2010, showing a decline of 7.8%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,048 | #1,149 | -9.64% |
| Count | 30,434 | 30,671 | 0.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 11.28 | 10.4 | -7.8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maloney
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows interesting changes in the distribution associated with the Maloney surname between 2000 and 2010. There was an increase in representation from those of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities. Specifically, the highest growth was observed within the Hispanic group at 65.49%, followed by the Asian/Pacific Islander group at 50%. The proportion of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly by 2.13%, but still constitutes the majority at 91.24% in 2010. The proportions identifying as Black and Two or more races increased by 18.06% and 20.69% respectively, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a modest increase of 8.97%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.23% | 91.24% | -2.13% |
| Black | 2.99% | 3.53% | 18.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 2.35% | 65.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.4% | 20.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.78% | 0.85% | 8.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.63% | 50% |
Maloney ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Maloney is British & Irish, which comprises 60.4% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (15.9%) and Eastern European (6.2%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Scandinavian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 60.4% |
| French & German | 15.9% |
| Eastern European | 6.2% |
| Other | 17.5% |
Possible origins of the surname Maloney
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Maloney have recent ancestry locations in United Kingdom and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 89.00% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 88.90% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 88.60% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 88.50% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 88.00% |
What Maloney haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Maloney is R-Y4010, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-Y4010 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L21 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Clancy, Madden, Callahan, Obrien, Corbett, Connors, Carney, Mcnamara, Mulholland, Casey.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Maloney surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Maloney have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Maloney" Surname 42.7%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Maloney" Surname 26.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Maloney" Surname 20.6%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Maloney" Surname 17.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Maloney?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Maloney are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition