MCCORMACK
Also recorded as Mc Cormack, Mccormack
McCormack
McCormack is a surname of Irish origin that has been notably present in the British Isles. The name is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Cormaic", meaning "son of Cormac". The Gaelic personal name "Cormac" itself means "charioteer" or "son of the wheel".
This surname is most commonly found in Ireland, particularly in the province of Connacht. However, McCormack families have also made their home in the United Kingdom, especially in regions with a historically strong Irish community.
Individuals with the surname McCormack have made significant contributions in various fields, including literature, sports, politics, and the arts. Notable figures bearing this name include Mary McCormack, an acclaimed actress, and Eamon de Valera, whose birth name was Edward George de Valera McCormack.
The McCormack surname carries a sense of heritage and pride, reflecting the enduring influence of Irish culture and history on British society.
There are approximately 12,950 people named McCormack in the UK. That makes it the 695th most common surname in Britain. Around 199 in a million people in Britain are named McCormack.
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
- Mark
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
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