MCGLADE
Also recorded as Mc Glade, Mcglade
McGlade
McGlade is a surname of Irish origin that is particularly common in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The name is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Ghlaisdé," meaning "son of Glasdine," with "Glasdine" believed to be a personal name.
History
The McGlade surname is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, where individuals were identified by their father's name. Over time, this evolved into a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
Distribution
The distribution of the McGlade surname is primarily concentrated in Northern Ireland and the surrounding areas. However, due to emigration patterns, individuals with the surname can also be found in other English-speaking countries, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Notable Individuals
- John McGlade: A notable Irish politician who served as a Member of Parliament for County Down in the early 20th century.
- Mary McGlade: Renowned for her contributions to the field of environmental conservation in Ireland during the 21st century.
Variants
Variants of the McGlade surname include MacGlade and MacClade, reflecting the different regional accents and dialects over time.
References
For further information on the McGlade surname and its historical significance, one can refer to genealogical records, local historical archives, and academic studies on Irish surnames.
There are approximately 748 people named McGlade in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,232nd most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named McGlade.
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
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brian
- Daniel
- David
- Gerard
- James
- John
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Thomas
Female
- Agnes
- Angela
- Ann
- Anne
- Catherine
- Clare
- Dympna
- Elizabeth
- Julie
- Margaret
- Maria
- Mary
- Patricia
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- MacLead
- Macglade
- Maccleod
- Maccloud
- Macgladrie
- Mackelt
- Macleaod
- Macledd
- Macleod
- Macleoid
- Macleoud
- Maclod
- Macloed
- Maclot
- Macloud
- Magaldi
- Magalotti
- Maglad
- Magold
- Maklad
- Mccleod
- Mccloat
- Mccloud
- Mccloude
- Mcgladdery
- Mcgladery
- Mcglave
- Mcglead
- Mcgleave
- Mclaud
- Mclead
- Mcleoad
- Mcleod
- Mcleoud
- Mcload
- Mcloed
- Mclood
- Mcloud
- Mcloyd
- Miclotte
- Migault
- Miglett
- Miglietta
- Miglietti
- Mockelt
- Muckalt
- Muckelt
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.