Malley

Malley is a surname of Irish origin. It is an anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Ó Máille, which means "descendant of Máille." The personal name Máille is of uncertain etymology, but may be related to the word "maol," meaning "bald" or "chief." The surname is most commonly found in County Mayo, Ireland, where the Uí Máille (or O'Malleys) were a powerful clan. Historically, the O'Malleys were seafaring people and notable chieftains.

Notable individuals with the surname Malley include Arthur Malley, an American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives. There are also many people with the surname who have achieved recognition in various fields such as sports, arts, and academia, though they may not be as widely known internationally. The distribution of the surname Malley is primarily concentrated in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora, particularly in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The name continues to be a common Irish surname.