Mallom History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Throughout history, very few Irish surnames have exclusively maintained their original forms. Before being translated into English, Mallom appeared as Ó Maoileoin, which denotes a devotee of St. John. 1

Early Origins of the Mallom family

The surname Mallom was first found in the Irish Province of Connacht.

Early History of the Mallom family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mallom research. Another 104 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1581 and 1691 are included under the topic Early Mallom History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Mallom Spelling Variations

Irish names were rarely spelled consistently in the Middle Ages. Spelling variations of the name Mallom dating from that time include Malone, Mallone, Mallonee, O'Malone and others.

Early Notables of the Mallom family

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Migration of the Mallom family

Thousands of Irish families left for North American shores in the 19th century. These people were searching for a life unencumbered with poverty, hunger, and racial discrimination. Many arrived to eventually find such conditions, but many others simply did not arrive: victims of the diseased, overcrowded ships in which they traveled to the New World. Those who lived to see North American shores were instrumental in the development of the growing nations of Canada and the United States. A thorough examination of passenger and immigration lists has disclosed evidence of many early immigrants of the name Mallom: Dennis Malone, who arrived in Virginia in 1706; Henry Malone, who came to Nova Scotia in 1745; Elis Malone, who came to Nova Scotia in 1750; Abraham Malone, a bonded passenger, who settled in America in 1773.

The Mallom Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Fidelis ad urnam
Motto Translation: Faithful to the tomb.

Citations +

MacLysaght, Edward, The Surnames of Ireland. Ireland: Irish Academic Press, sixth edition, 1985. Print. (ISBN 0-7165-2366-3)