MCATEER
Recorded variant spellings include Mc Ateer, Mcateer
McAteer
McAteer is a surname of Irish origin that is predominantly found in Northern Ireland and Scotland. The name is an anglicised form of the Gaelic Mac an tSaoir, meaning "son of the skilled one" or "son of the craftsman". The Mac an tSaoir families were traditionally associated with skilled trades such as carpentry, smithing, or stonemasonry.
The McAteer surname has a long history in Ireland and Scotland, with early records dating back to the medieval period. The family is known to have been prominent in various regions, with branches in both Ulster and Scotland. Over the centuries, the McAteer name has been associated with noble families, military leaders, and other notable figures in Irish and Scottish history.
Today, individuals with the surname McAteer can be found across the globe, particularly in countries with strong Irish and Scottish diaspora communities. The name continues to be celebrated as part of the rich cultural heritage of the British Isles.
Typical given names associated with the McAteer surname
Male
- Daniel
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Alison
- Ann
- Anne
- Brenda
- Catherine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 2,155 people named McAteer in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,941st most common surname in Britain. Around 33 in a million people in Britain are named McAteer.
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
Famous people named McAteer
- Jason McAteer - Irish football player
- Andy McAteer - Football player
- John McAteer - Scottish National Party politician (1933 to 1977)
- Pat McAteer - Boxer (1932 to 2009)
- Les McAteer - Boxer
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.