MCROBERT
Also recorded as Mc Robert, Mcrobert
McRobert
McRobert is a Scottish and Northern Irish surname of Gaelic origin. The name is derived from the personal name 'Robert', which itself is of Old Germanic origin meaning "bright fame". The prefix 'Mc' or 'Mac' in Gaelic surnames denotes 'son of', indicating that McRobert means 'son of Robert'.
The McRobert surname is most commonly found in Scotland, particularly in regions with historical Gaelic influence such as the Highlands and the Western Isles. Over time, members of the McRobert family may have migrated to Northern Ireland and other parts of the United Kingdom.
Individuals bearing the McRobert surname have made notable contributions in various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts. The surname carries a sense of heritage and identity for those who bear it, connecting them to a rich Gaelic and Celtic tradition.
Variant spellings of the McRobert surname may exist, such as MacRobert or MacRoberts, reflecting the evolution of surnames over generations.
Overall, the McRobert surname holds historical and cultural significance, representing a lineage of individuals with roots in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
There are approximately 675 people named McRobert in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,962nd most common surname in Britain. Around ten in a million people in Britain are named McRobert.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Craig
- David
- George
- Ian
- James
- John
- Peter
- Robert
- William
Female
- Elaine
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Jean
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Susan