MCHAFFIE
Also recorded as Mc Haffie, Mchaffie
McHaffie
McHaffie is a Scottish and Northern Irish surname derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Aodha" which means "son of Aodh". The name originates from the personal name Aodh, meaning fire or noble. The McHaffie surname is primarily found in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The McHaffie surname may have originated as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from an ancestor named Aodh. Over time, the surname evolved into its current form of McHaffie.
Individuals with the surname McHaffie can be found in various records throughout history, particularly in the regions of Scotland and Northern Ireland. The name has likely been passed down through generations, preserving the familial connection to the original bearer of the name.
Like many surnames of Celtic origin, McHaffie carries with it a sense of heritage and ancestry. Those bearing the surname may have a shared connection to a particular clan or family group, further solidifying their sense of identity.
Today, individuals with the surname McHaffie can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world due to migration and emigration patterns over the centuries. The name continues to be a symbol of Scottish and Northern Irish heritage, encompassing a rich tapestry of history and tradition.
There are approximately 293 people named McHaffie in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named McHaffie.
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
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- Gary
- Ian
- James
- John
- Malcolm
- Marcus
- Neil
- Steven
- William
Female
- Alison
- Catherine
- Claire
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Jacqueline
- Karen
- Kay
- Mairi
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sophie