MCARDELL
Also recorded as Mc Ardell, Mcardell
McArdell
McArdell is a surname of Irish origin that is commonly found in the United Kingdom. The name is believed to be derived from the Irish Gaelic name "Mac Airdghil," meaning "son of Airdghil." The prefix "Mac" denotes "son of," indicating a patronymic origin of the surname.
Origins
The McArdell surname can be traced back to the ancient Gaelic clans of Ireland. The name was particularly prominent in counties such as Ulster and Donegal. Over time, many individuals bearing the McArdell name migrated across the Irish Sea to England and Scotland, contributing to the dispersion of the surname in the United Kingdom.
Distribution and Variants
The distribution of the McArdell surname is predominantly in areas with a historically strong Irish community, such as London, Liverpool, and Glasgow. Variants of the name, such as MacArdell or MacArdle, can also be found among individuals with ancestral ties to Ireland.
Notable People
James McArdell (1729–1765)
James McArdell was a well-known Irish mezzotint engraver who lived and worked in London during the 18th century. He gained fame for his high-quality reproductions of portraits by prominent artists of the time, such as Thomas Gainsborough and Joshua Reynolds.
Contemporary Usage
In contemporary times, the McArdell surname continues to be passed down through generations within families of Irish descent in the UK. Due to historical migrations and intermingling of populations, the name may also be found among individuals with diverse backgrounds and nationalities.
The McArdell surname represents a rich tapestry of Irish heritage and familial connections that have endured through centuries, contributing to the cultural diversity of the British Isles.
There are approximately 138 people named McArdell in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named McArdell.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Aaron
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Gavin
- Ian
- James
- Keith
- Kevin
- Michael
- Peter
- Sean
- Stuart
Female
- Ada
- Clare
- Fiona
- Hilary
- Julie
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Katy
- Margaret
- Teresa
- Toni
- Valerie
- Vanessa