MCHATTIE
Recorded variant spellings include Mc Hattie, Mchattie
McHattie
Origin and Meaning
McHattie is a Scottish and Northern Irish surname that has its roots in the Gaelic language. It is believed to be an anglicised form of the Gaelic name "Mac Chaitidh," which means "son of Cathasach." The prefix "Mac" in Gaelic signifies "son of," indicating descent from a particular male ancestor.
History
The McHattie surname is predominantly found in Scotland and Northern Ireland, with concentrations in regions such as Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland and County Antrim in Northern Ireland. Like many other Scottish and Irish surnames, McHattie may be linked to a specific clan or family group, indicating shared ancestry or territorial origins.
Notable Individuals
The McHattie surname has been borne by several notable individuals over the centuries. This includes actors such as Stephen McHattie, a Canadian actor of Scottish and Irish descent known for his performances in film and television. Additionally, there are likely numerous individuals with the McHattie surname who have made significant contributions to various fields, though detailed records may not be readily available.
Variants and Derivatives
Variants of the McHattie surname may exist due to variations in anglicisation and regional dialects. Common variations include McHattie, MacCaithe, and MacCathaigh. As with many surnames, spelling variations can occur over time due to individual choice, clerical errors, or language evolution.
Typical given names associated with the McHattie surname
Male
- Alan
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- Graham
- Ian
- James
- John
- Kenneth
- Michael
- Robert
- William
Female
- Alison
- Amanda
- Anne
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Joanna
- Kirsty
- Lorna
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Suzanne
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
- Machattie
- Machado
- Machat
- Macheda
- Machet
- Macheta
- Machett
- Machida
- Macht
- Machut
- Machuta
- Mashadi
- Mashat
- Mashet
- Mashood
- Mashta
- Mashuda
- Matchet
- Matchett
- Matchette
- Matchitt
- Mattia
- Mattio
- Mcquattie
- Mcwattie
- Metchett
- Michado
- Michaud
- Michaut
- Michette
- Michetti
- Michod
- Michot
- Michota
- Michotte
- Michta
- Mitchett
- Mochett
- Mouchet
- Muchet
- Mushat
- Mushatt
- Mushet
- Mushett
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 541 people named McHattie in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named McHattie.
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 McHattie
- Kevin McHattie - Scottish football 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.