MCGRORY
Also recorded as Mc Grory, Mcgrory
McGrory
McGrory is a surname of Scottish and Irish origin. The name is an anglicised form of the Gaelic Mac Ruaidhrí, meaning "son of Ruairí". Ruairí is a given name of uncertain origin but likely derived from ruadh, meaning "red".
The McGrory surname is predominantly found in Scotland and Northern Ireland, with the highest concentrations in the counties of Donegal and Derry in Northern Ireland. The name is associated with people of Celtic heritage and has a long history in these regions.
Notable bearers of the surname include footballer Jimmy McGrory, who played for Celtic and the Scotland national team in the early 20th century. The name McGrory is recognised for its historical significance and its representation of Celtic culture and heritage in the British Isles.
There are approximately 1,883 people named McGrory in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,421st most common surname in Britain. Around 29 in a million people in Britain are named McGrory.
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
- Andrew
- David
- Iain
- James
- John
- Martin
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Anne
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Jacqueline
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
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