MCVEY
Also recorded as Mc Vey, Mcvey
McVey
McVey is a Scottish and Northern Irish surname of Gaelic origins, derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Mhaolmacmhuge", meaning 'son of a devotee of St. Kenneth'. The name is believed to date back to medieval times in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The McVey surname is relatively common in the regions of Scotland and Northern Ireland. Like many Scottish and Irish surnames, it is often associated with a particular clan or ancestry, reflecting the familial and tribal nature of early Celtic societies.
Individuals bearing the surname McVey have been noted for their contributions in various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. As with many surnames, the spelling and pronunciation of McVey have evolved over time, resulting in variations such as MacVey, MacVeagh, and MacVay.
The McVey surname carries a sense of heritage and tradition, linking generations of families to their Celtic roots. Today, individuals with the surname McVey can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, further enriching the diverse tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 2,994 people named McVey in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,999th most common surname in Britain. Around 46 in a million people in Britain are named McVey.
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
- Dominic
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Alison
- Andrea
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Helen
- Joanna
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Sharon
Similar and related surnames
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