MCCONWAY
Also recorded as Mc Conway, Mcconway
McConway
McConway is a prominent surname of Scottish and Irish origin. The prefix "Mc" indicates a Gaelic or Celtic lineage, meaning "son of". The name is believed to be derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Conaill", with "Conaill" translating to "wolf".
The McConway surname has historical roots in both Scotland and Ireland, with different branches of the family establishing themselves in various regions over the centuries. The name is often associated with traits such as strength, loyalty, and cunning, reflecting the symbolic nature of the wolf in Celtic mythology.
Notable individuals bearing the McConway surname have contributed to various fields, including academia, business, politics, and the arts. The name has spread beyond its origins, with McConways found in different parts of the world as a result of migration and emigration patterns.
The McConway surname represents a rich tapestry of history and heritage, embodying the spirit of its Celtic roots and the enduring legacy of the families that have carried it through generations.
There are approximately 172 people named McConway in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named McConway.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brian
- Charles
- Daniel
- James
- John
- Liam
- Mark
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- William
Female
- Alison
- Anne
- Catherine
- Christine
- Claire
- Deborah
- Eileen
- Fiona
- Lorraine
- Margaret