MCGIRR
Also recorded as Mc Girr, Mcgirr
McGirr
McGirr is a surname of Celtic origin, with roots in Ireland and Scotland. The name is derived from the Gaelic Mac Giolla Ghirr, which translates to 'son of the short-haired servant'. The variant spelling 'MacGirr' is also common.
The McGirr family is considered to be part of the ancient clan system that was prevalent in Ireland and Scotland. They were traditionally associated with areas such as County Tyrone in Northern Ireland and the Highlands of Scotland.
The surname McGirr has a rich history and is linked to various notable individuals who have borne the name. Some members of the McGirr family have made significant contributions to fields such as politics, academia, and the arts.
Today, the surname McGirr continues to be found predominantly in Ireland and Scotland, as well as in countries with significant Irish and Scottish diaspora populations, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The name is a reminder of the cultural heritage and ancestral ties of those who bear it.
There are approximately 649 people named McGirr in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named McGirr.
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
- Barry
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Anne
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Jane
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Oonagh
- Patricia
- Pauline
- Susanna
- Tina
- Wendy