MCCALL
Also recorded as Mc Call, Mc'Call, Mc'call, Mccall
McCall
Overview
McCall is a Scottish and Irish surname of patronymic origin, deriving from the personal name "Michael" in Gaelic. The name McCall is a variant of MacCall, which means "son of Call", with Call being a diminutive of Michael. The name is common in Scotland and Ireland, particularly in regions with strong Gaelic heritage.
History
The McCall surname first appeared in Scotland in the 13th century and later spread to Ireland as a result of population movements and migrations between the two countries. The name has various spelling variations, including MacCall, McKay, and MacHale, reflecting the different regional pronunciations and dialects in which it originated.
Distribution and Popularity
Today, the McCall surname is most commonly found in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and parts of Ireland. The name has also spread to countries with significant Scottish and Irish diaspora populations, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Notable Individuals
- Liam McCall (b. 1965): Irish author and playwright known for his works exploring themes of identity and cultural heritage.
- Eliza McCall (1868–1943): Scottish suffragette and social reformer who campaigned for women's rights and workers' rights in the early 20th century.
- Ryan McCall (b. 1980): British actor and director best known for his work in theatre and television productions.
Legacy
The McCall surname carries a legacy of Scottish and Irish heritage, symbolising a connection to the rich cultural traditions and history of these nations. Descendants of the McCall family continue to celebrate their roots through genealogical research, clan gatherings, and cultural events that honour their shared history.
There are approximately 7,135 people named McCall in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,323rd most common surname in Britain. Around 110 in a million people in Britain are named McCall.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Maccall
- Macall
- Macal
- Macala
- Macalla
- Macale
- Mccalla
- Macalle
- Macally
- Macaul
- Macaull
- Maccalla
- Maccally
- Maccaul
- Maccoll
- Maccullie
- Mackail
- Mackaill
- Mackale
- Mackall
- Mackel
- Mackela
- Mackell
- Mackil
- Mackill
- Mackle
- Mackula
- Maclea
- Macola
- Macoll
- Magal
- Magala
- Magale
- Magali
- Magall
- Maggiolo
- Maggiulli
- Magle
- Magli
- Maglia
- Maglio
- Maglo
- Magol
- Maguall
- Maguill
- Magul
- Magula
- Maikle
- Makal
- Makala
- Makale
- Makaula
- Makel
- Makela
- Makele
- Makell
- Makiela
- Makil
- Makila
- Makle
- Makol
- Makola
- Makolo
- Makula
- Mcale
- Mcalea
- Mcalee
- Mcall
- Mcalla
- Mcalley
- Mcally
- Mccahill
- Mccail
- Mccale
- Mccalie
- Mccallam
- Mccallan
- Mccallay
- Mccallen
- Mccalley
- Mccallie
- Mccallig
- Mccallin
- Mccallon
- Mccallop
- Mccallough
- Mccallum
- Mccallun
- Mccally
- Mccaul
- Mccaull
- Mcclay
- Mcclea
- Mcclee
- Mccloe
- Mcclue
- Mccoil
- Mccole
- Mccoll
- Mccool
- Mccoole
- Mccoull
- Mccoyle
- Mccull
- Mcculla
- Mccullie
- Mcgale
- Mcgall
- Mcgaul
- Mcglue
- Mcgual
- Mcguile
- Mcguill
- Mckail
- Mckale
- Mckall
- Mckeel
- Mckeil
- Mckell
- Mckella
- Mckiel
- Mckill
- Mclea
- Mclee
- Mclue
- Mcoll
- Mcquail
- Mcquale
- Meacle
- Meagle
- Meakel
- Meakle
- Meckel
- Meckle
- Meekel
- Meekle
- Megale
- Meggle
- Megli
- Meglio
- Meickle
- Meigle
- Meikel
- Meikl
- Meikle
- Mekala
- Mekle
- Mical
- Micale
- Micali
- Miccoli
- Mickael
- Mickail
- Mickall
- Mickel
- Mickell
- Mickle
- Micle
- Miclea
- Micol
- Micoli
- Micula
- Miekle
- Migala
- Migale
- Migali
- Mighali
- Mighall
- Migheli
- Mighell
- Mighill
- Miglio
- Miguel
- Mikael
- Mikail
- Mikal
- Mikeal
- Mikel
- Mikeli
- Mikell
- Mikiel
- Mikkola
- Mikl
- Mikle
- Mikol
- Mikola
- Mikula
- Mikulla
- Miquel
- Mockel
- Mockell
- Mockle
- Moeckell
- Moeckli
- Mogal
- Mogale
- Moghal
- Moghul
- Mogle
- Moglia
- Mogul
- Mogull
- Mokal
- Mokuolu
- Mougal
- Moughal
- Muccle
- Muckall
- Muckel
- Muckell
- Muckle
- Muckloo
- Mughal
- Mugula
- Mukkala
- Mukle
- Mukolu
- Mukul
- Muoghalu
- Mykola
- McCay
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