MCKIVER
Also recorded as Mc Kiver, Mckiver
McKiver
McKiver is a Scottish and Northern Irish surname of Gaelic origin. The name is an Anglicised form of the Gaelic Mac Íomhair, which translates to "son of Íomhar". The personal name Íomhar itself is derived from the Old Norse name Ivarr, meaning "bow warrior".
The McKiver surname is most commonly found in the western regions of Scotland and in Northern Ireland. The name is believed to have originated in Scotland and later spread to Northern Ireland through migration patterns.
Individuals with the surname McKiver have been recorded in various historical documents, particularly in relation to land ownership and local governance in Scotland and Northern Ireland. The name has also been found in emigration records, indicating that individuals bearing the surname McKiver have migrated to other countries, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Today, the McKiver surname continues to exist, with descendants of the original bearers scattered worldwide. The name carries a sense of heritage and connection to the Gaelic and Norse roots of Scotland and Northern Ireland.
There are approximately 20 people named McKiver in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named McKiver.
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
- Connor
- Gary
- James
- Keith
- Thomas
Female
- Anne
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Martina
- Siobhan
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