MCGILVRAY
Recorded variant spellings include Mc Gilvray, Mcgilvray
McGilvray
McGilvray is a Scottish surname of Gaelic origin, deriving from the Gaelic Mac Gille Bhràtha. The name translates to "son of the servant of judgement" in English. The McGilvray clan is historically associated with the western regions of Scotland, particularly Argyll and the Inner Hebrides.
The McGilvray surname is believed to have originated from a common ancestor who held the position of advisor or servant in a local chieftain's household. Over time, descendants of this ancestor adopted the surname McGilvray to denote their lineage and historical connection to their ancestor's role.
The name McGilvray is relatively rare but continues to exist in Scotland and among the Scottish diaspora. McGilvray may also be found in variations such as MacGillivray or Gillivray due to anglicisation or alterations in spelling over time.
Individuals bearing the surname McGilvray have made contributions to various fields, including academia, business, and the arts. The surname reflects a proud Scottish heritage and a connection to the rich history and culture of Scotland.
Typical given names associated with the McGilvray surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Donald
- Edward
- Iain
- Ian
- James
- John
- Malcolm
- Robert
- Scott
Female
- Agnes
- Alison
- Catherine
- Claire
- Fiona
- Jacqueline
- Kirsty
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Moira
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Suzanne
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 623 people named McGilvray in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named McGilvray.
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
Famous people named McGilvray
- Dean McGilvray - Rugby league player
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.