MCGETTIGAN
Recorded variant spellings include Mc Gettigan, Mcgettigan
McGettigan
McGettigan is a surname of Irish origin that is commonly found in the British Isles. The name is derived from the Gaelic Mac Eitighin, which means "son of Eitighin." The prefix "Mac" indicates "son of" in Gaelic.
The McGettigan surname is primarily associated with Irish ancestry, particularly originating from County Donegal in the north-west of Ireland. Over the centuries, many individuals bearing the surname McGettigan have migrated to other countries, including the United Kingdom.
Individuals with the surname McGettigan have made contributions in various fields, especially in arts, sports, business, and academia. The name has a rich history and is an integral part of the Irish diaspora in Britain.
As with many surnames, the McGettigan name may have undergone variations in spelling over time, including MacGettigan and MacGittigan. Despite these variations, the name continues to be an important part of British and Irish heritage.
Typical given names associated with the McGettigan surname
Male
- Andrew
- Bernard
- David
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Mark
- Maurice
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Sean
- William
Female
- Bridget
- Catherine
- Clare
- Donna
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Kathleen
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Monica
- Sarah
- Tanya
- Teresa
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
How to communicate the surname McGettigan in...
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There are approximately 450 people named McGettigan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named McGettigan.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Famous people named McGettigan
- Larry McGettigan - Football player (1952 to 1994)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.