MCAREE
Also recorded as Mc Aree, Mcaree
McAree
McAree is a surname of Irish origin, borne predominantly by individuals with roots in Northern Ireland and Scotland. The name is an Anglicised form of the Gaelic Mac Fhearchair, meaning 'son of Fhearchair'. The Gaelic personal name Fhearchair is thought to derive from the words 'fear' (man) and 'cathair' (battle).
History
The McAree surname is believed to have originated in County Monaghan in Ulster, Ireland, where the sept of Mac Fhearchair was prominent. Over time, branches of the McAree family spread beyond Ireland into Scotland and other parts of the United Kingdom, as well as to countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Notable Individuals
1. Prof. Dr. James McAree (1902–1987)
A renowned Scottish historian and academic known for his extensive research on the medieval history of the British Isles, particularly focusing on the impact of Gaelic clans in shaping the region.
2. Aria McAree (b. 1985)
An Irish-born musician and composer, recognised for her innovative fusion of traditional Irish folk music with contemporary electronic sounds.
Variants
Variants of the McAree surname include McRee, McRae, and MacPherson, reflecting the diverse ways in which the name has been adapted, modified, and anglicised over the centuries.
References
For further genealogical and historical information on the McAree surname, researchers are encouraged to consult relevant archives, clan records, and scholarly publications that delve into the rich tapestry of Irish and Scottish heritage.
There are approximately 468 people named McAree in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named McAree.
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
- David
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Debbie
- Elizabeth
- Julie
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Sharon
Similar and related surnames
- Macaire
- Macar
- Macara
- Macare
- Macaree
- Macari
- Macarie
- Macaro
- Maccer
- Maccree
- Macer
- Macera
- Macers
- Macker
- Macor
- MacQuarrie
- Macquire
- Macrae
- Macrea
- Macree
- Macro
- Macur
- Macura
- Magor
- Mcara
- Mcaroe
- Mcarry
- Mccarey
- Mccarr
- Mccree
- Mccure
- McGarr
- Mcgree
- Mckeer
- Mckerr
- Mckree
- Mcquarie
- Mcquarrie
- Mcqueer
- Mcquire
- Mcrae
- Mcrea
- Mcree
- Mquire
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