Milloy

Milloy is a surname of Irish origin. It is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname "Maol Eoin," meaning "devotee of (Saint) John." The name indicates a connection to the religious figure Saint John the Baptist or Saint John the Evangelist. The surname is relatively rare and is primarily found in Ireland and among descendants of Irish emigrants. Spelling variations include Milroy, Malloy, and Mulloy. The name's prevalence and distribution can be traced through historical records such as census data and parish registers.