MCVITTIE
Recorded variant spellings include Mc Vittie, Mcvittie
McVittie
McVittie is a Scottish and Northern Irish surname of Gaelic origin. The name is derived from the ancient Gaelic personal name "Mac Bhaitéid", meaning "son of Bhaitéid". The prefix "Mac" is the Gaelic form of "son of".
The McVittie family can trace their roots back to the historic lands of Scotland and Northern Ireland, where they were primarily found in counties such as Antrim and Down. The name has variations in spelling, such as MacVittie or MacVittae, due to anglicisation over the centuries.
The McVittie clan is known for its strong sense of community and loyalty. Many McVitties have made significant contributions in various fields, including the arts, sciences, and business.
Today, descendants of the McVittie family can be found in different parts of the world, particularly in regions with historical ties to Scotland and Ireland. The McVittie name continues to be a symbol of pride, heritage, and unity among those who bear it.
Typical given names associated with the McVittie surname
Male
- Alan
- Alistair
- Ally
- Andrew
- David
- Gary
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Paul
- Robert
- Stuart
- Thomas
Female
- Amanda
- Catherine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Margaret
- Mary
- Penelope
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 741 people named McVittie in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,292nd most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named McVittie.
Famous people named McVittie
- Charles McVittie - Cricketer (1908 to 1973)
- George C. McVittie - Astronomer (1904 to 1988)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.