MACVICAR
Also recorded as Mac Vicar, Macvicar
MacVicar
MacVicar, also spelled MacVicar or MacViccar, is a Scottish and Irish surname of Gaelic origin. The name is derived from the Gaelic Mac a' Bhicair, meaning "son of the vicar".
The MacVicar surname is most commonly found in Scotland and Ireland, particularly in regions with strong Gaelic roots. It is believed to have originated as a surname to denote the son of a vicar, indicating a familial connection to a religious figure in the community.
Over the centuries, bearers of the MacVicar surname have spread to various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, among others. The name has retained its Gaelic heritage and remains a distinctive marker of Scottish and Irish identity.
Notable individuals bearing the MacVicar surname have made contributions in various fields, including academia, the arts, and politics. The surname reflects a long and rich cultural history, tied to the traditions and language of the Gaelic-speaking regions of Scotland and Ireland.
There are approximately 624 people named MacVicar in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named MacVicar.
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
- Andrew
- Angus
- Archibald
- Charles
- David
- Donald
- James
- John
- Neil
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Alison
- Ann
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Geraldine
- Hazel
- Helen
- Lynne
- Margaret
- Mary
- Susan