Mahony

Mahony is a surname of Irish origin. It is an Anglicized form of several Gaelic names and is most closely associated with families that historically lived in Ireland. In the modern era, the name is found in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora around the world.

Today, Mahony appears in many English-speaking countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, reflecting centuries of emigration. People bearing the surname have contributed to public life and culture across fields such as politics, sports, scholarship, and the arts.

Variant spellings of the name include Mahoney, Mahon, and O'Mahony, among others. Differences in spelling often arose from regional pronunciation, clerical recording, and migration, leading to multiple living lineages with the same root name.

In usage, Mahony may refer to individuals who bear the surname, and it can also appear in fictional works or in the naming of places, families, or enterprises associated with someone named Mahony. As a surname, it forms part of a broader set of Irish-origin names that have spread widely through global movement and settlement.