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 Alexander Mahoney (born 30 January 1947) was a New Zealand cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and slow left-arm bowler who played for Berkshire. He was born in Invercargill. Mahoney, whose career began with two Hawke Cup appearances for ...

(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 Robert Paul Mahoney (June 20, 1928 – August 27, 2000) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Browns in and . External links 1928 births 2000 deaths Chicago White Sox players ...

(1928–2000), American Major League Baseball pitcher * Brian Mahoney (disambiguation), multiple people *

Bryan Mahoney (disambiguation) Bryan Mahoney may refer to: *Big B (rapper) Bryan Mahoney (born July 30, 1972), known by his stage name Big B, is an American rapper currently signed with Suburban Noize Records as a solo artist. Billboard's discography on every Big B/ref> Al ...

, 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 *

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 (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 (1922–2011), American film actress * Margaret A. Mahoney, American politician *

Marie Mahoney Emily Marie Mahoney (September 21, 1924 – January 23, 2016) was an outfielder who played from through in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Listed at 5' 3" , 135 lb. , she batted and threw right-handed. Born in Housto ...

* 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 (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 (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) Richard Mahoney (born 1951) is a former Secretary of State of Arizona. Richard Mahoney may also refer to: * Richard Mahoney (Costa Rican footballer) in 2002 Copa Interclubes UNCAF * Richard Mahoney (rugby union) in 2007–08 National Division Thr ...

, 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 (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) Tim Mahoney (born 1956) is a U.S. representative who represented Florida. Tim Mahoney may also refer to: *Tim Mahoney (Minnesota politician) (born 1953), member of the Minnesota House of Representatives *Timothy S. Mahoney, Pennsylvania politician ...

, 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 Ulises Mahoney (born 1917) is a Panamanian former first baseman in the Negro leagues who played in the 1940s. A native of Panama, Mahoney played for the Philadelphia Stars in 1944. In 11 recorded games, he posted eight hits and four RBI in 2 ...

(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''

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