MCCREA
Also recorded as Mc Crea, Mccrea
McCrea
McCrea is a British surname of Scottish and Irish origin. The name is an anglicised form of the Gaelic name "Mac Crae" or "Mac Rua" which means "son of Red" or "son of Grace".
Origins
The McCrea surname is predominantly associated with Scotland and Ireland. In Scotland, the McCrea surname is most commonly found in the Highlands and Islands region, particularly in areas such as Argyll and Bute, Perthshire, and Inverness. In Ireland, the surname is more prevalent in Northern Ireland and counties such as Antrim and Down.
Notable Individuals
Alexander McCrea - A Scottish poet known for his works that reflect the beauty of the Scottish landscape and culture.
Eva McCrea - An Irish historian and author known for her extensive research on Irish folklore and mythology.
John McCrea - A British artist best known for his work in the comic book industry, particularly for his illustrations in superhero comics.
Legacy
The McCrea surname has left a notable legacy in British history and culture. From poets to historians and artists, individuals bearing this surname have contributed significantly to the artistic and intellectual landscape of Britain.
References
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Hanks, Patrick, et al. The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press, 2016.
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Reaney, P. H., and R. M. Wilson. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Routledge, 1991.
There are approximately 981 people named McCrea in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,483rd most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named McCrea.
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
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Samuel
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Ann
- Anne
- Barbara
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jennifer
- Margaret
- Mary
- Rebecca
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
- McCrey
- McCrae
- McCray
- McKray
- MacRae
- McRae
- McRay
- McRee
- McRea
- McCree
- Maccrae
- Maccree
- Mackray
- Macra
- Macrea
- Macree
- Mccra
- Mccran
- Mccraw
- Mccready
- Mccrear
- Mccreary
- Mccreath
- Mccreave
- Mccreavy
- Mccrie
- Mccrowe
- Mccure
- Mckree
- Macray
- Mccara
- Mccarr
- Mccarra
- Mccorie
- Mccraig
- Mccrain
- Mccrane
- Mccrann
- Mccrate
- Mccrave
- Mccreadie
- Mccrearie
- Mccreavey
- Mccreight
- Mccreit
- Mccroy
- Mcraey
- Mcraye
- MacQuarrie
- Macquire
- Macro
- Magor
- McGarr
- McQuarrie
- McQuire
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