Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
MCQUADE
As described in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
Quad, Danish, a song, air, lay; a species of narrative poetry among the ancient minstrels. The son of the Poet.
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