Cosgrave

The surname Cosgrave is of Irish origin and is a variant of the original Gaelic surname "Mac Oscair". The prefix "Mac" signifies "son of", thus indicating descent from a man named Oscar. The name "Oscar" itself comes from the Old Irish name "Oscair", meaning "deer-lover" or "champion warrior".

The Cosgrave family has a long history in Ireland, particularly in the province of Leinster. The name is most commonly found in Counties Dublin, Kildare, and Wicklow. Variants of the surname include Cosgrove and MacCosker.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Cosgrave include W. T. Cosgrave, the Irish politician who served as the first President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State from 1922 to 1932.

The Cosgrave surname has spread beyond the shores of Ireland to countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Australia, where descendants of the original Irish Cosgraves have settled.

In summary, the Cosgrave surname is a distinguished Irish name with a rich history, primarily associated with the provinces of Leinster in Ireland.

There are approximately 659 people named Cosgrave in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Cosgrave.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Ireland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Christopher
  • Ciaran
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Martin
  • Michael
  • Patrick
  • Paul
  • Sean

Female

  • Alexandra
  • Ann
  • Christine
  • Claire
  • Emma
  • Helen
  • June
  • Laura
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Nicola
  • Pauline
  • Susan
  • Suzanne
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

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