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

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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