MCCHRYSTAL
Also recorded as Mc Chrystal, Mcchrystal
McChrystal
McChrystal is a Scottish and Irish surname of Gaelic origin, with variants including MacChrystal and MacCristal. The name is believed to derive from the Old Gaelic name "Mac Chrìosdail", meaning "son of the follower of Christ".
The McChrystal surname is most commonly found in Scotland and Ireland, with historical records dating back to the early medieval period. The name is associated with clan gatherings, chieftains, and strong family ties.
Notable individuals with the surname McChrystal include General Stanley McChrystal, a retired United States Army general known for his service in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
The McChrystal surname is emblematic of Celtic heritage and pride, reflecting a long history of resilience, loyalty, and dedication among its bearers.
There are approximately 245 people named McChrystal in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named McChrystal.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Dermot
- Gerard
- James
- John
- Michael
- Mike
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Steven
Female
- Anne
- Eileen
- Fiona
- Josephine
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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