MACRURY
Also recorded as Mac Rury, Macrury
MacRury
MacRury is a Scottish and Irish surname of Gaelic origin. The name is derived from the Gaelic "Mac Ruairidh", meaning "son of Ruairidh". The personal name Ruairidh is the Gaelic form of the name "Rory", which means "red king" or "red-haired one".
The MacRury surname is traditionally associated with the MacRory clan in Scotland, particularly in the Western Isles and the Highlands. The MacRory clan has ancient origins and is commonly linked with the MacLeod clan. Clan MacRory played a significant role in Scottish history, particularly during the medieval period.
Over time, the MacRury surname spread to Ireland, particularly in Ulster. Many MacRury families emigrated from Ireland to other parts of the British Isles and beyond, leading to a global diaspora of individuals with this surname.
Today, individuals with the surname MacRury can be found around the world, with concentrations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The name continues to be passed down through generations, preserving the rich history and heritage of the MacRury family.
There are approximately 178 people named MacRury in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named MacRury.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alistair
- Angus
- Archibald
- Daniel
- Donald
- George
- Iain
- John
- Kevin
- Michael
- Murdoch
- Rj
- Roddy
Female
- Ann
- Catherine
- Emma
- Katie
- Kay
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Shona
- Tracy