MCDAID
Also recorded as Mc Daid, Mc'Daid, Mcdaid
McDaid
McDaid is a Scottish and Irish surname, originating as a patronymic name derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Daibhead" meaning "son of David". The surname McDaid is found predominantly in Scotland and Ireland.
Origin and Meaning
The name McDaid is of Gaelic origin, with the prefix "Mac" meaning "son of" and "Daibhead" deriving from the name David. Therefore, McDaid can be interpreted as "son of David". The name David itself is of Hebrew origin and means "beloved".
Distribution and Variants
The McDaid surname is commonly found in the counties of Donegal and Derry in Ireland and in parts of Scotland. Variants of the name may include MacDade, MacDavid, McDede, and others, reflecting the various ways the name has been anglicised over time.
Notable Individuals
- John McDaid (b. 1962) - American writer and game designer with Scottish and Irish ancestry.
- Shaun McDaid - (b. 1986) British football player, born in Scotland.
References
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
The McDaid surname carries a rich history and heritage, tied to both Scotland and Ireland. It continues to be a part of the cultural tapestry of these regions, with individuals bearing the name making valuable contributions in various fields.
There are approximately 2,430 people named McDaid in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,585th most common surname in Britain. Around 37 in a million people in Britain are named McDaid.
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
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Daniel
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- William
Female
- Ann
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Kathleen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Sheila