Mullvaney Surname

8,968,613th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 4 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
England
Highest density in:
England

Mullvaney Surname Definition:

These may be distinct families. Mulvenna is certainly Ó Maoilmheana and is essentially of north Ulster; Mulvany may also be Ó Maolmhaghna (W) which is now mainly found in.

Leinster. MIF 186; Map Derry

Mullvaney Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
England21:27,859,030389,889
United States21:181,229,4661,556,795
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Ireland161:276,86711,455
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
England21:12,187,685173,419
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
United States111:4,565,335193,764

Mullvaney Surname Meaning

From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history

These may be distinct families. Mulvenna is certainly Ó Maoilmheana and is essentially of north Ulster; Mulvany may also be Ó Maolmhaghna (W) which is now mainly found in.

Leinster. MIF 186; Map Derry

A Guide to Irish Names (1964) by Edward MacLysaght

Mullvaney Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Mullvaney Come From? nationality or country of origin

Mullvaney occurs in England more than any other country or territory. It can also appear as a variant:. Click here for other possible spellings of this name.

How Common Is The Last Name Mullvaney? popularity and diffusion

This surname is the 8,968,613th most frequently occurring last name worldwide. It is borne by approximately 1 in 1,821,886,479 people. This last name occurs predominantly in The Americas, where 50 percent of Mullvaney reside; 50 percent reside in North America and 50 percent reside in Anglo-North America.

The surname is most widespread in England, where it is carried by 2 people, or 1 in 27,859,030. In England it is mostly concentrated in: Suffolk, where 50 percent reside and Greater Manchester, where 50 percent reside. Excluding England this surname exists in one country. It is also common in The United States, where 50 percent reside.

Mullvaney Family Population Trend historical fluctuation

The occurrence of Mullvaney has changed through the years. In The United States it fell 82 percent between 1880 and 2014.

Mullvaney Last Name Statistics demography

The religious adherence of those carrying the surname is predominantly Catholic (100%) in Ireland.

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