Show ContentsMalarky History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Malarky Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

Etymology of Malarky

What does the name Malarky mean?

The Irish Malarky surname comes from the Gaelic "ó Maoilearca," a patronymic meaning a descendant of Maoilearca, a follower of St. Earc.

Early Origins of the Malarky family

The surname Malarky was first found in Tirconnell (Irish: Tír Chonaill) present day Donegal, located in Northwestn Ireland in the province of Ulster, where they held a family seat as a branch of the O'Connell's. Irish history, after the Norman Conquest of England, was strongly influenced by the invasion of Strongbow in 1172, almost equal to the enormous Irish cultural impact on England Scotland, Wales and the whole of Europe before the Norman Conquest from the 1st to 7th centuries. Many Irish clanns, sept names were intermixed and family groupings became almost indistinguishable. This family name was found later in Connacht.

Early History of the Malarky family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Malarky research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1651 is included under the topic Early Malarky History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Malarky Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mullarkey, Mullarky, Mallarky, Malarchy, Malarkey, Mularkey and many more.

Early Notables of the Malarky family

More information is included under the topic Early Malarky Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Malarky migration to the United States +



Malarky Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Cornelius Malarky, who settled in Boston in 1849

Malarky migration to Canada +

Malarky Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Bridget Malarky, who arrived in Ontario in 1871

Houseofnames.com on Facebook