MCGIVERON
Also recorded as Mc Giveron, Mcgiveron
McGiveron
McGiveron is a surname of Irish origin, most commonly found in Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland. The name is believed to derive from the Gaelic surname "Mac Giobhain", which translates to "son of Giobhan".
Historically, the McGiveron family has been associated with agricultural and rural communities, with many members working as farmers or labourers. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, with McGiverons emigrating to countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Due to variations in spelling and pronunciation, the surname may also be recorded as "McGovarin" or "MacGivern" in official documents and historical records.
Today, individuals with the surname McGiveron can be found across the world, with some bearing significant roles in fields such as education, business, and the arts. The name continues to carry a sense of cultural heritage and family pride for many of its bearers.
There are approximately 192 people named McGiveron in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named McGiveron.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Anthony
- David
- Edward
- Gareth
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Agnes
- Dawn
- Donna
- Helen
- Joan
- Julie
- Kathryn
- Kelly
- Krysia
- Marie
- Michelle
- Moira
- Sharon
- Winifred