MCILQUHAM
Recorded variant spellings include Mc Ilquham, Mcilquham
McIlquham
McIlquham is a Scottish surname with Irish roots, derived from the Gaelic name "Mac an Choilich," which means "son of the cockerel." The name is predominantly found in Scotland, particularly in the southwestern region around Ayrshire and Lanarkshire.
The McIlquham surname is associated with various historical records dating back to the medieval period. Members of the McIlquham family have been documented as landowners, farmers, and professionals, contributing to the social and economic landscape of Scotland.
Over the centuries, the McIlquham name has evolved in spelling and pronunciation, resulting in different variations such as MacIlquham, McIlquham, and MacIlwham.
Today, individuals with the McIlquham surname can be found across the world, with significant concentrations in Scotland, Ireland, and countries with Scottish and Irish diaspora, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
The McIlquham name carries a sense of heritage and pride for those who bear it, representing a connection to Scottish and Irish history and culture.
Typical given names associated with the McIlquham surname
Male
- Alec
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Craig
- Ian
- James
- John
- Lee
- Mark
- Neil
- Robert
- Scott
- William
Female
- Anne
- Dawn
- Donna
- Helen
- Jean
- Joan
- Kimberley
- Natasha
- Nikki
- Sharon
- Yvonne
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There are approximately 156 people named McIlquham in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named McIlquham.
Famous people named McIlquham
- Mary McIlquham - Tennis player (1901 to 1968)
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.