MACIVER
Also recorded as Mac Iver, Maciver
MacIver
MacIver is a historic Scottish surname that originated from the Gaelic name Mac Ìomhair, meaning "son of Ìomhar". The name Ìomhar is derived from the Old Norse personal name Ívarr, which means "bow warrior" or "warrior of the bow".
The MacIver clan can trace its roots back to the 12th century in the Scottish Highlands. They were traditionally associated with the Clan MacLeod of Lewis and were known for their fierce and loyal nature.
Over the centuries, members of the MacIver family spread throughout Scotland and further afield, with many emigrating to countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
The name MacIver is still relatively common in Scotland and the wider world, with individuals bearing this surname often proud of their Scottish heritage and ancestral connections. The MacIver name continues to be a symbol of strength, courage, and resilience in the face of adversity.
There are approximately 2,738 people named MacIver in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,263rd most common surname in Britain. Around 42 in a million people in Britain are named MacIver.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Angus
- Colin
- Donald
- Iain
- Ian
- John
- Kenneth
- Malcolm
- Murdo
- Norman
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Christina
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Karen
- Laura
- Mairi
- Margaret
- Mary
- Susan