MCENROE

Also recorded as Mc Enroe, Mcenroe

McEnroe

McEnroe is a Scottish and Irish surname that originated as a patronymic surname, meaning "son of Enroe". The name Enroe is possibly derived from the Gaelic name 'Eanruig', which means "rules the estate".

The McEnroe surname has been found primarily in Scotland and Ireland, with some descendants migrating to other English-speaking countries including the United States, Canada, and Australia. The name is associated with families hailing from counties such as Antrim and Donegal in Ireland and Ayrshire and Lanarkshire in Scotland.

The most famous bearer of the surname is John McEnroe, an American tennis player of Scottish and Irish descent, known for his successful career in the 1970s and 1980s. John McEnroe is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.

Today, individuals with the surname McEnroe can be found across the world, with a variety of occupations and interests. The name has retained its Scottish and Irish heritage, serving as a reminder of the rich history and ancestral roots of those who bear it.

There are approximately 267 people named McEnroe in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named McEnroe.

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
  • Brendan
  • George
  • James
  • John
  • Joseph
  • Malachy
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Patrick
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Simon
  • Thomas

Female

  • Alison
  • Catherine
  • Elaine
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Ja
  • June
  • Karen
  • Lindsey
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Michelle
  • Patricia
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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