MCILQUHAM

Also recorded as Mc Ilquham, Mcilquham

McIlquham

McIlquham is a Scottish surname with Irish roots, derived from the Gaelic name "Mac an Choilich," which means "son of the cockerel." The name is predominantly found in Scotland, particularly in the southwestern region around Ayrshire and Lanarkshire.

The McIlquham surname is associated with various historical records dating back to the medieval period. Members of the McIlquham family have been documented as landowners, farmers, and professionals, contributing to the social and economic landscape of Scotland.

Over the centuries, the McIlquham name has evolved in spelling and pronunciation, resulting in different variations such as MacIlquham, McIlquham, and MacIlwham.

Today, individuals with the McIlquham surname can be found across the world, with significant concentrations in Scotland, Ireland, and countries with Scottish and Irish diaspora, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

The McIlquham name carries a sense of heritage and pride for those who bear it, representing a connection to Scottish and Irish history and culture.

There are approximately 156 people named McIlquham in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named McIlquham.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alec
  • Alexander
  • Andrew
  • Craig
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Lee
  • Mark
  • Neil
  • Robert
  • Scott
  • William

Female

  • Anne
  • Dawn
  • Donna
  • Helen
  • Jean
  • Joan
  • Kimberley
  • Natasha
  • Nikki
  • Sharon
  • Yvonne

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