MCQUAKER
Also recorded as Mc Quaker, Mcquaker
McQuaker
McQuaker is a Scottish and Northern Irish surname of Old Gaelic origin. The name is an anglicised form of the Gaelic Mac Cuirc, which translates to "son of Currie". Currie is believed to have been the name of an early ancestor.
The McQuaker surname has roots in both Scotland and Northern Ireland, with variations in spelling found in different regions. The variation "MacCuirc" is also seen in historical records.
Notable individuals bearing the McQuaker surname have made contributions in various fields such as academia, business, and the arts. The surname has a rich history and is part of the wider tapestry of British surnames.
The McQuaker family name is said to have a strong connection to Scottish and Irish heritage, and those carrying the name today may have a lineage that can be traced back to these regions.
There are approximately 221 people named McQuaker in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named McQuaker.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alistair
- Andrew
- David
- Graeme
- Howard
- Ian
- James
- John
- Stuart
- William
Female
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Florence
- Gillian
- Jean
- Jennifer
- Joan
- Margaret
- Mary
- Pamela