MCQUAID
Also recorded as Mc Quaid, Mcquaid
McQuaid
McQuaid is a surname of Irish origin that is common in the British Isles, particularly in Scotland and Northern Ireland. The name is derived from the Gaelic "Mac Uaid," meaning "son of Wat," with "Wat" being a short form of the personal name "Walter."
The McQuaid family is believed to have originated from the ancient Gaelic kingdom of Dal Riada, which encompassed parts of modern-day Scotland and Ireland. As a result, individuals with the surname McQuaid are often associated with these regions.
Throughout history, members of the McQuaid family have been prominent in various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. Notable individuals with the surname McQuaid include:
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John McQuaid – an influential Irish cleric who served as the Archbishop of Dublin from 1940 to 1972.
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Aidan McQuaid – a Scottish human rights activist known for his work in combating modern slavery and promoting social justice.
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Eileen McQuaid – a renowned Scottish painter whose work has been exhibited internationally.
The McQuaid surname carries with it a sense of heritage and lineage, connecting bearers of the name to their Celtic roots. Today, individuals with the surname McQuaid can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, contributing to diverse fields and upholding the legacy of their ancestors.
There are approximately 884 people named McQuaid in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,134th most common surname in Britain. Around 14 in a million people in Britain are named McQuaid.
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
- Anthony
- Hugh
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Martin
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Seamus
- Sean
- Thomas
Female
- Anna
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Jessica
- Kathleen
- Kathryn
- Margaret
- Marie
- Mary
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Stephanie
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
- Macquaid
- Macquaide
- Macquade
- Mcquaide
- Macadie
- Macatee
- Macaud
- Macgadie
- Mackeddie
- Macket
- Mackett
- Mackid
- Mackidd
- Macquat
- Macquet
- Macquoid
- Magada
- Magadia
- Magat
- Magatee
- Magatti
- Magda
- Magdi
- Magget
- Maggett
- Maggitt
- Maggitti
- Maggot
- Maggott
- Magodo
- Magot
- Maguda
- Maguet
- Maguid
- Makadia
- Makata
- Makati
- Makda
- Makita
- Makkad
- Makoto
- Makuta
- Maqueda
- Maquet
- Maycott
- Mcadie
- Mcado
- Mcadoo
- Mcatee
- Mcattee
- Mccade
- Mccoid
- Mccouat
- Mccouid
- Mccoyd
- Mcdee
- Mcdouie
- Mcgadie
- Mcguade
- Mckead
- Mckeddie
- Mckett
- Mckidd
- Mckiddie
- Mcouat
- Mcquad
- Mcquade
- Mcquaig
- Mcquail
- Mcquain
- Mcquat
- Mcquatt
- Mcquattie
- Mcquay
- Mcquet
- Mcquid
- Mcquoid
- Mctee
- Mctie
- Mcwade
- Megat
- Meggat
- Meggatt
- Megget
- Meggett
- Meggit
- Meggitt
- Meggott
- Micat
- Micuda
- Micuta
- Migda
- Miggett
- Miggitt
- Migotti
- Miguda
- Miguet
- Migut
- Mikati
- Miket
- Miketa
- Miketta
- Mikita
- Mikuta
- Mocatta
- Mocattd
- Mocket
- Mockett
- Mockute
- Mocquet
- Moguet
- Mokate
- Mokete
- Moquet
- Moquette
- Mouquet
- Muckett
- Mugadu
- Muguet
- Mukada
- Mukete
- Mukit
- Mukta
- Muqit
- Muquit
- Mykyta
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