MCGREEVY
Also recorded as Mc Greevy, Mcgreevy
McGreevy
McGreevy is a surname of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Riabhaigh," meaning "son of Riabhach." The name is primarily found in Northern Ireland and can also be spelled as MacGreevy or even Magreevy.
The McGreevy surname has strong historical ties to the province of Ulster, particularly in counties such as Antrim and Down. The name can be traced back to ancient Irish clans and is associated with a proud heritage and culture.
Individuals with the surname McGreevy have often been closely linked with the Irish diaspora, particularly in North America and Australia, where many emigrated during times of famine and economic hardship in Ireland.
Today, the McGreevy name continues to be proudly carried by many families around the world, serving as a reminder of their Irish roots and heritage.
There are approximately 1,009 people named McGreevy in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,331st most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named McGreevy.
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
- Andrew
- David
- Gerard
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Sean
- Thomas
Female
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gillian
- Joanne
- Kathleen
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Sarah
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