Mahoney is a surname originally designating the descendants of

Mathghamhain Mathghamhain mac Cian was an Eóganacht Raithlind nobleman and maternal grandson of Brian Boru. He was the son of Cian mac Máelmuaid and his wife Sadhbh, who was a daughter of the High Kings of Ireland, High King Brian Boru. He died at the Battle ...

. In the early 16th century, during the collapse of the O'Mahony's, three new breakaway dynastic families formed: MacMahon, Mahon and Mahoney (the latter bearing an earldom. Extinct c. 1815).

Notable people

* Alexander Mahoney (1947– ), New Zealand cricketer *

Andries Mahoney Andries Mahoney (born 29 January 1985) is a South African rugby union player, currently playing with the . His regular position is scrum-half. Career Youth He played for the in the 1998 Under-13 Craven Week and progressed through the ranks, r ...

(1985– ), South African rugby union player *

Ann Mahoney Ann Mahoney (born April 24, 1976) is an American television and film actress notable for her role as Olivia in '' The Walking Dead''. Biography Born in Rochester, New York, Mahoney moved with her family at the age of two to New Orleans, Louis ...

(1976–), American television, film, and stage actress *

Atholstan Mahoney Atholstan Mahoney (15 July 1908 – 13 July 1979) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A loose forward, Mahoney represented Bush at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1929 to 1936. He pl ...

(1908–1979), New Zealand rugby union player * Balls Mahoney (1972–2016), American professional wrestler * Bernard Joseph Mahoney (1875–1939), Roman Catholic Bishop of Sioux Falls * Bob Mahoney (1928–2000), American Major League Baseball pitcher * Brian Mahoney (disambiguation), multiple people * Bryan Mahoney (disambiguation), multiple people * Caitlin Mahoney (1990– ), American female volleyball player * Carolyn Mahoney (1946– ), American mathematician *

Charles Mahoney (disambiguation) Charles Mahoney may refer to: *Charles Mahoney (martyr) (c. 1640–1679), Irish priest and Catholic martyr * Charles Mahoney (artist) (1903–1968), English artist *Charles H. Mahoney (1886–1966), American politician, attorney and businessman *Joh ...

, multiple people * Chris Mahoney (disambiguation), multiple people named Chris or Christopher *

Connor Mahoney Connor Anthony Mahoney (born 12 February 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for EFL Championship side Huddersfield Town. He played for Accrington Stanley and Blackburn Rovers before joining AFC Bournemouth in 2017 ...

(1997– ), English professional footballer * Cynthia L. Mahoney (1951–2006), American nun *

Dan Mahoney (disambiguation) Dan Mahoney may refer to: *Dan Mahoney (journalist) (1916–1999), Irish-American journalist investigated for possible Communist activities *Dan Mahoney (baseball) Daniel J. Mahoney (March 20, 1864 – January 31, 1904) was a professional baseba ...

, multiple people * Daniel Mahoney (disambiguation), multiple people *

Dave Mahoney David Joseph Mahoney (30 May 1892 – 29 March 1947) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League The Victorian Football League (VFL) is an Australian rules football league in Australia ...

(1892–1947), Australian rules footballer * David Mahoney (1981– ), American soccer goalkeeper * David Mahoney (1987– ), British producer and performer *

David J. Mahoney David Joseph Mahoney Jr. (May 17, 1923 – May 1, 2000) was an American CEO and author. Early life and education David Joseph Mahoney Jr. was born of first generation Irish–American parents in the Throgs Neck section of the Bronx, New York. H ...

(1923–2000), American business leader, philanthropist and author * Dej Mahoney, British legal and business consultant * Dennis Mahony (1821–1879), American newspaper editor * Denzel Mahoney (1998– ), American professional basketball player * Edward Joseph Mahoney (1949–2019), American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist * Ernestine Mahoney (1910–2000), American actress and photographer * Eugene T. Mahoney (1928-2004), American politician * Florence Mahoney (1929– ), Gambian Creole author *

Francis Mahoney (disambiguation) Francis Mahoney may refer to: * Francis Mahoney (basketball), American basketball player * Francis J. Mahoney, American lawyer and politician from New York * Francis X. Mahoney, American politician, member of the Illinois House of Representatives ...

, multiple people * Frank Mahoney (disambiguation), multiple people * George Mahoney, American Medal of Honor recipient *

George E. Mahoney George E. Mahoney (April 30, 1867 – March 12, 1955) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Before serving in the assembly, Mahoney had previously been a justice of the peace and a member of the Kenosha County, Wisconsin School Board. M ...

(1867–1955), Wisconsin politician *

George P. Mahoney George Perry Mahoney (December 16, 1901 – March 18, 1989) was an Irish American Catholic building contractor and Democratic Party politician from the State of Maryland. A perennial candidate, Mahoney is perhaps most famous as the Democratic no ...

Gerald Mahoney Gerald William Mahoney (24 May 1892 – 16 September 1955) was an Australian politician. He was an Australian Labor Party member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly from 1931 to 1934 and of the Australian House of Representatives from 1934 to ...

(1892–1955), Australian politician *

Ike Mahoney Frank John Mahoney Jr. (October 25, 1901 – November 21, 1961) was an American football back who played five seasons with the Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League. He played college football at Creighton University and attended the O ...

(1901-1961), American football player * Jack Mahoney (disambiguation), multiple people * James E. Mahoney (1858–1926), American officer *

James Patrick Mahoney James Patrick Mahoney (December 7, 1927 – March 2, 1995) was the first priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon to become its Bishop. A well known teacher, preacher, and pastor, Bishop Mahoney oversaw the Diocese during the turbulen ...

(1927–1995), Canadian Catholic bishop *

James Patrick Mahoney (New York bishop) James Patrick Mahoney (August 16, 1925 – June 1, 2002) was a bishop of the Catholic Church in the United States . He served as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of New York from 1972 to 1997. Biography Born in Kingston, New York, James Mah ...

(1925–2002), American Catholic bishop *

Janet Mahoney Janet Mahoney is an English actress who has appeared in film, theatre and television roles. She appeared in several films, including ''Doctor in Trouble'' (1970), ''Carry On Loving'' (1970) and ''Mutiny on the Buses'' (1972). Her London stage ...

, English actress * Janet Claire Mahoney, (1953– ), Australian actress *

Jeremiah Mahoney (Medal of Honor) Jeremiah Mahoney (1840 – November 11, 1902) was a Sergeant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for capturing the flag of the 17th Mississippi Infantry at the Battle of Fort Sanders along with two other men. Mahoney is bur ...

(1840–1902), American Medal of Honor recipient *

Jeremiah T. Mahoney Jeremiah T. Mahoney (June 23, 1878 – June 15, 1970) was an American lawyer and jurist. He served on the New York Supreme Court and as president Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). As president of the AAU, he advocated for the United States to boyco ...

(1878–1970), American lawyer and judge * Jerry Mahoney (disambiguation), multiple people *

Jessie Callahan Mahoney Jessie Callahan Mahoney (also spelled as Callaghan, born May 17, 1887 – June 12, 1956) was an American rancher, Eureka County commissioner, and an advocate for women to pursue higher education. Biography She was born Jessie Callaghan on May ...

(1887–1956) * Jim Mahoney * Jim Mahoney (umpire) * Joan Mahoney (1943– ), American legal scholar * Joanie Mahoney (1965– ), American politician * Jock Mahoney, American actor *

Joe Mahoney Joseph Edward Mahoney (born February 1, 1987) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman who played for the Baltimore Orioles and Miami Marlins in 2012 and 2013. College career Mahoney attended Catholic Central High School ...

(1987– ), professional baseball first baseman * John Mahoney (disambiguation), multiple people * Joseph Mahoney, Welsh professional rugby league footballer * Josh Mahoney (1977– ), professional Australian rules footballer *

Julie Mahoney Julie Mahoney (born 31 May 1978) is a Canadian fencer. She competed in the women's individual and team foil events at the 2000 Summer Olympics The 2000 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXVII Olympiad and also known as Sydney ...

(1978– ), Canadian fencer *

Kevin Mahoney Kevin J. Mahoney (September 6, 1965 – October 14, 2011) was an American singer. He is best remembered as the vocalist of Siege, a pioneering Massachusetts-based hardcore punk band whose speed and discord influenced the formation of the grindc ...

(1965–2011), American singer *

Liam Mahoney Liam Mahoney (born December 13, 1987) is a professional Canadian football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted 41st overall by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 2011 CFL Draft, but was released during training camp. He subs ...

(1987– ), professional Canadian football wide receiver * Louis Mahoney (1938–2020), Gambian-born British actor * Lynn Mahoney (born 1964), American university president *

Maggie Mahoney Margaret Field (née Morlan; May 10, 1922 – November 6, 2011) was an American film actress usually billed as Maggie Mahoney after her marriage to actor Jock Mahoney. The mother of actress Sally Field, she was best known for her work in two scie ...

(1922–2011), American film actress * Margaret A. Mahoney, American politician * Marie Mahoney * Mark Mahoney, American tattoo artist * Mary Mahoney (1940–2021), Australian medical practitioner *

Mary Eliza Mahoney Mary Eliza Mahoney (May 7, 1845 – January 4, 1926) was the first African-American to study and work as a professionally trained nurse in the United States. In 1879, Mahoney was the first African American to graduate from an American school of nu ...

* Matthew Mahoney (disambiguation), multiple people *

Maureen Mahoney Maureen E. Mahoney (born August 28, 1954) is a former deputy solicitor general and an appellate lawyer at the law firm of Latham & Watkins in Washington, D.C., Bazelon, Emily (November 26, 2007On the Advice of Counsel ''Slate.com'' who has arg ...

Megan Mahoney Megan Marie Mahoney (born February 13, 1983) is an American former professional basketball player. During her 14-year career, Mahoney won the Italian championship three times, in 2009, 2010 and 2012, and the Icelandic championship in 2006. In 20 ...

(1983– ), American professional basketball player * Merchant M. Mahoney, Canadian diplomat * Michael Mahoney (disambiguation), several people named Michael or Mike *

Murphy Mahoney Murphy Joseph Cooper (formerly Mahoney, born 27 December 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Stevenage on loan from club Queens Park Rangers. Club career Starting his career with local side, Caversham AFC ...

(2001–), English professional footballer *

Neale Mahoney Neale Mahoney (born 1982) is a Professor of Economics at Stanford University, California, United States, and the inaugural George P. Shultz Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. He is also a Research Associate at the Na ...

(1982–), American economist *

Neil Mahoney Neil T. Mahoney (November 21, 1906 — May 23, 1973) was an American professional baseball scout (sports), scout, scouting director, and player development official. Mahoney spent more than 30 years with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball, ...

(1906–1973), American professional baseball scout * Patrick Mahoney * Pat Mahoney (1929–2012), Canadian judge, politician, lawyer and businessman * Paul Mahoney (disambiguation), multiple people * Peter P. Mahoney (1848–1889), U.S. Representative from New York * Rebecca Hull (née Mahoney), (1983– ), New Zealand rugby union player * Reed Mahoney (1998- ), Australian rugby league player * Richard Mahoney (disambiguation), multiple people *

Robert Mahoney Robert Daniel Mahoney (October 16, 1921 – March 30, 2017) was a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1955 through 1972. Born in Duluth, Minnesota in 1921, Mahoney lost his sight at age 15. He attended Northern Hig ...

(1921-2017), American politician *

Rosemary Mahoney Rosemary Mahoney (born January 28, 1961 Boston, Massachusetts) is an American writer. She has published six books of narrative non-fiction and numerous magazine articles. For the ''American Spectator'', Christopher Caldwell wrote, "Mahoney has a ...

(1961– ), American non-fiction writer * Simon Mahoney, British author *

Stephen Mahoney Stephen H. Mahoney (1890 – February 17, 1974) was an American football player and coach and a longtime municipal recreation official. Early life Mahoney was born in Somerville, Massachusetts, in 1890. He was a standout football player at Somer ...

, American football player and coach * Steve Mahoney, Canadian politician *

Suzanne Somers Suzanne Marie Somers (née Mahoney; born October 16, 1946) is an American actress, author, singer, businesswoman, and health spokesperson. She appeared in the television role of Chrissy Snow on ''Three's Company'' and as Carol Foster Lambert on ...

(née Mahoney), American actor * Thomas Mahoney (disambiguation), multiple people * Tim Mahoney (disambiguation), several people named Tim or Timothy *

Tony Mahoney Anthony Joseph Mahoney (born 29 September 1959) is an English retired professional association football, footballer who played in the The Football League, Football League for Fulham F.C., Fulham, Brentford F.C., Brentford and Crystal Palace F. ...

(1893–1924), American baseballer *

(1959– ), English professional football striker * Travis Mahoney (1990– ), Australian medley and backstroke swimmer * Ule Mahoney (1917– ), Panamanian baseballer * Victoria Mahoney, American filmmaker and actress *

Walter J. Mahoney Walter J. Mahoney (March 10, 1908 in Buffalo, New York – March 1, 1982) was an American lawyer and politician. Life He graduated from Canisius College in 1930, and from the University at Buffalo Law School. He was admitted to the bar in 1934, ...

(1908–1982), New York politician *

Will Mahoney William James Fitzpatrick Mahoney (February 5, 1894February 9, 1967) was an American vaudevillian performer, stage actor and theatre manager of the latter he was best known for carving out a successful stage career in Australia. Early life He ...

(1894-1967), American-born vaudevillian performer and stage actor *

William Mahoney (disambiguation) William Mahoney may refer to: * William Mahoney (mayor) (1869–1952), Irish-American mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota * William Mahoney (footballer) (1885–1939), Australian rules footballer who played for the Geelong Football Club * William Austin M ...

, several people *

Willis Mahoney Willis Mahoney (June 13, 1895 – June 2, 1968) was an American politician from the states of Oregon and Washington. He was a member of the Washington State Legislature, was mayor of Klamath Falls, Oregon, and three times was a candidate to repr ...

(1895–1968), American politician

Fictional characters

* Breathless Mahoney of ''Dick Tracy'' * Carey Mahoney of the ''Police Academy'' franchise *

Mrs. Mahoney This is a list of characters appearing in the animated series ''Kim Possible''. Overview Team Possible Kim Possible * Voiced by Christy Carlson Romano and Dakota Fanning (young) * Portrayed by Sadie Stanley Kimberly Ann "Kim" Possible is a ...

of ''Kim Possible'' * Denise Mahoney of ''Scrubs''

Notable people

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