MCCASKIE

Also recorded as Mc Caskie, Mccaskie

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

McCaskie

Surname: McCaskie

Origin: Scottish and Northern Irish

Meaning: McCaskie is a surname of Scottish and Northern Irish origin. It is a variant of the Scottish surname McCaskey, derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Ascaidh," meaning "son of Ascaidh." The name Ascaidh itself is believed to be of Norse origin.

Distribution: The surname McCaskie is primarily found in Scotland and Northern Ireland, with significant concentrations in the counties of Ayrshire and Fermanagh.

Notable Individuals:

John McCaskie (1807-1891): An influential Ayrshire farmer and businessman known for his contributions to the agricultural industry in Scotland.
Emily McCaskie (b. 1985): A contemporary Northern Irish artist whose work explores themes of identity and belonging in a rapidly changing world.

Coat of Arms: The McCaskie family crest features a shield divided into quarters, each displaying symbols such as a lion rampant, a boar's head, a fish, and a castle. The crest is topped with a knight's helmet and a wreath of laurel leaves.

Variants: Variants of the McCaskie surname include McCaskey, McCasky, and McCaskey.

References:

MacLysaght, Edward. The Surnames of Ireland. Dublin, Irish Academic Press, 1991.
Black, George Fraser. The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History. New York, New York Public Library, 1946.

There are approximately 258 people named McCaskie in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named McCaskie.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Alexander
Andrew
David
Iain
James
John
Paul
Philip
Robert
Robin
Scott
Thomas
William

Female

Annie
Colette
Elizabeth
Jean
Julie
Laura
Lisa
Lucy
Margaret
Patricia
Tracey

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