MCCRORIE
Also recorded as Mc Crorie, Mccrorie
McCrorie
McCrorie is a Scottish and Northern Irish surname of Gaelic origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name MacRuairidh, meaning 'son of Ruairidh'. The name Ruairidh itself is a Gaelic form of the Old Norse name Rörik, which means 'famous ruler'. The McCrorie surname is primarily found in Galloway in Scotland and in County Antrim in Northern Ireland.
The McCrorie family has a long history and has been present in these regions for centuries. Many McCrorie families were involved in agriculture, particularly in Galloway, where they worked as farmers and crofters. Over the years, some members of the McCrorie family have distinguished themselves in various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts.
Today, the McCrorie surname continues to be passed down through generations, with descendants living in various parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as in other parts of the world.
The name McCrorie carries with it a sense of heritage and lineage, connecting present generations to their ancestors and the rich history of the Gaelic-speaking regions where the name originated.
There are approximately 785 people named McCrorie in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,915th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named McCrorie.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Craig
- James
- John
- Kenneth
- Kevin
- Kieran
- Mark
- Robert
- Stephen
- Steve
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Angela
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Helen
- Janet
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Pamela
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