MCQUIRE
Recorded variant spellings include Mc Quire, Mcquire
McQuire
McQuire is a Scottish and Irish surname that originates from the Gaelic name 'Mac Uidhir', meaning 'son of Odhar'. The name is derived from the Gaelic word 'odhar', which translates to 'dun' or 'pale'. The McQuire surname is associated with both Scotland and Ireland, reflecting the shared heritage and history between the two nations.
The earliest recorded instances of the McQuire surname date back to the 14th century in both Scotland and Ireland. The name was traditionally associated with families who held prominent positions within clans or communities. It is thought that the name has its roots in the ancient Celtic tribes that inhabited the regions.
Over time, the McQuire surname has evolved and diversified, with many variations in spelling such as MacGuire, McGuire, and Maguire. The name has spread across the British Isles and further afield, carried by descendants of Scottish and Irish immigrants.
Notable individuals bearing the McQuire surname have made significant contributions in various fields, including politics, literature, and the arts. The name continues to be a source of pride for many families, serving as a link to their ancestral roots and a reminder of their heritage.
Today, the McQuire surname remains a symbol of strength, resilience, and heritage for the descendants of the Scottish and Irish families who bear it. It is a reminder of the rich tapestry of history and culture that unites the people of Scotland and Ireland.
Typical given names associated with the McQuire surname
Male
- Alan
- Alexander
- Christopher
- Gavin
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Luke
- Michael
- Philip
- Robert
- Victor
- William
Female
- Anne
- Claire
- Deborah
- Diane
- Doris
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Jeanette
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Susan
- Sylvia
Similar and related surnames
- McQuarrie
- McQuarry
- Macaire
- Maccurrie
- Macar
- Macara
- Macare
- Macaree
- Macari
- Macarie
- Macario
- Macaro
- Maccari
- Maccario
- Maccrae
- Maccree
- Macgarr
- Macguire
- Macker
- Macor
- Macquarie
- Macquarrie
- Macquire
- Macra
- Macrae
- Macre
- Macrea
- Macree
- Macri
- Macrie
- Macro
- Macroe
- Macur
- Macura
- Magar
- Magara
- Magaro
- Maggar
- Magger
- Maggiora
- Maggiore
- Maggiori
- Maghar
- Magher
- Magor
- Magora
- Magori
- Magoro
- Magra
- Magre
- Magree
- Magri
- Magrie
- Magro
- Maguare
- Maguer
- Maguier
- Maguir
- Maguire
- Magura
- Magure
- Magurie
- Maigre
- Maiker
- Makar
- Makara
- Makari
- Makariou
- Maker
- Makkar
- Makker
- Makore
- Makra
- Makri
- Makura
- Maquaire
- Maquire
- Maugher
- Maygor
- Mcara
- Mcaree
- Mcaroe
- Mccara
- Mccarr
- Mccarra
- Mccorie
- Mccorrie
- Mccra
- Mccrae
- Mccrea
- Mccree
- Mccrie
- Mccure
- Mccurrie
- Mcgair
- Mcgar
- Mcgarr
- Mcgarrie
- Mcgorie
- Mcgorrie
- Mcgra
- Mcgraa
- Mcgrae
- Mcgree
- Mcgrue
- Mcguarrie
- Mcguier
- Mcguir
- Mcguire
- Mcgure
- Mcgurie
- Mcgurr
- Mcgwire
- Mckeer
- Mckerr
- Mckree
- Mcquarie
- Mcquary
- Mcqueer
- Mcqueirns
- Mcquirk
- Mcquirke
- Mcrae
- Mcrea
- Mcree
- Mcroe
- Meagar
- Meagher
- Meagor
- Meagre
- Meaker
- Mecker
- Meeker
- Megaro
- Megger
- Megra
- Megre
- Meguer
- Meguire
- Mekaouar
- Mekari
- Meker
- Mekouar
- Mguire
- Migra
- Miker
- Mocaer
- Mocker
- Mogor
- Mogra
- Mogre
- Mokri
- Mooker
- Mugara
- Mugra
- Muguiro
- Mukar
- Mukari
- Muker
- Mukiri
- Mukoro
- Mukri
- Mukuru
- Mquire
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 396 people named McQuire in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named McQuire.
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
