Malowney Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

Spelled Malowney, the surname still points back to Malone. Its meaning, shared with Malone, is “Descendant of a devotee of St John”.

Malowney is listed among the recognised spellings of Malone. Regional accents shaped spellings long before dictionaries fixed them. The same family of names includes O'Malone.

Malowney sounds close to Maloney, Mullowney and Moloney, so it can help to search both.

There is no single Malowney family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. Research your Malowney family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.