MCAULEY
Also recorded as Mc Auley, Mc'Auley, Mc'auley, Mcauley
McAuley
The surname McAuley, of Irish and Scottish origin, is believed to have derived from the Gaelic personal name 'MacAmhlaoibh', meaning 'son of Amhlaoibh'. The name Amhlaoibh itself is thought to be derived from the Old Norse name Áleifr, with 'Áli' meaning 'all' or 'universe', and 'fr' signifying 'heir' or 'descendant'. Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including MacAulay, MacCauly, and McAuley.
The McAuley family is predominantly associated with Scotland and Ireland, particularly in regions such as County Antrim in Northern Ireland and Argyll in Scotland. The name is often linked with the powerful Clan MacAulay in Scotland, known for its historical significance and contributions to society.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the McAuley surname have made notable contributions in various fields, including politics, literature, and the military. The name has also spread beyond its original regions, with McAuleys established in different parts of the world due to migration and the diaspora.
In contemporary times, the McAuley surname continues to be borne with pride by individuals of Scottish and Irish descent, representing a rich heritage and a sense of familial connection. The name McAuley is a reminder of the enduring legacy and influence of Scottish and Irish cultures across the globe.
There are approximately 4,652 people named McAuley in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,026th most common surname in Britain. Around 71 in a million people in Britain are named McAuley.
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
- Martin
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Rosemary
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- MacAulay
- Maculey
- Macarly
- Macauley
- Macaulife
- Macaull
- Macaullay
- Macaulley
- Macaully
- Macauly
- Maccauley
- Maccauly
- Mcaley
- Mcalley
- Mcarley
- Mcaulay
- Mcauliffe
- Mcaulley
- Mcaully
- Mcauly
- Mccairley
- Mccarley
- Mccaughley
- Mccaulay
- Mccauley
- Mccaulley
- Mccaully
- Mccauly
- Mccurley
- Mcgauley
- Mcgaulley
- Macaley
- Macauliffe
- Maccaulay
- Mcauliff
- Mccarlie
- Mccarly
- Mccaull
- Mccawley
- Mccolley
- Mccorley
- Mccully
- Mckerley
- Mackley
- McCloy
- McCulley
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.