MCCONCHIE
Also recorded as Mc Conchie, Mcconchie
McConchie
McConchie is a Scottish and Northern Irish surname of Gaelic origin. The name is derived from the Gaelic personal name "Mac Dhomhnaich", meaning "son of Dòmhnach".
Origins
The McConchie surname can be traced back to the ancient Celtic tribes in Scotland and Northern Ireland. The prefix "Mac" signifies "son of", indicating a patronymic lineage.
Distribution
The McConchie surname is predominantly found in Scotland and Northern Ireland, with pockets of the name's presence in other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond due to migration patterns.
Notable People
- John McConchie (1893–1961): A Scottish footballer who played as a defender for various clubs in the early 20th century.
- Eileen McConchie (b. 1943): A British science fiction and fantasy author known for her works in the genre.
Variants
Variants of the McConchie surname include McConkey, McConchie, and McConnechie.
References
- The Surnames of Scotland by George F. Black
- The Oxford Dictionary of Surnames by Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges
There are approximately 94 people named McConchie in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named McConchie.
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
- Andrew
- Angus
- David
- Duncan
- Iain
- Jack
- James
- John
- Murray
- Neil
- Phillip
- Robert
- William
Female
- Andrea
- Bernadette
- Caroline
- Catriona
- Elaine
- Eleanor
- Elizabeth
- Jennifer
- Margaret
- Maria
- Patricia
- Penelope
- Sally
- Sheilagh
Similar and related surnames
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