MacDaid Surname

1,281,391st
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 178 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Ireland
Highest density in:
Ireland

MacDaid Surname Definition:

Mac Daibhéid This is also anglicized MacDavitt and MacDevitt and sometimes Davison, but in its homeland (Donegal and Derry) MacDaid is more numerous.

IF 117; MIF 80; Map Don

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MacDaid Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Ireland1041:45,2783,395
United States431:8,429,278367,833
Canada261:1,417,13898,245
England31:18,572,686338,250
Scotland11:5,353,81763,002
Spain11:46,752,036156,870
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Ireland131:340,75912,983

MacDaid Surname Meaning

From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history

Mac Daibhéid This is also anglicized MacDavitt and MacDevitt and sometimes Davison, but in its homeland (Donegal and Derry) MacDaid is more numerous.

IF 117; MIF 80; Map Don

A Guide to Irish Names (1964) by Edward MacLysaght

User-submitted Reference

This surname originated from the Innshowen peninsula, Donegal county, Ireland. The original surname is MacDhaibheid, meaning 'son of Davet (David)'. The first written record is in the early 1100's.

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MacDaid Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name MacDaid Come From? nationality or country of origin

The last name MacDaid is most common in Ireland. It may also occur in the variant forms:. Click here for other possible spellings of this name.

How Common Is The Last Name MacDaid? popularity and diffusion

The surname is the 1,281,391st most numerous family name worldwide. It is borne by around 1 in 40,941,269 people. The last name occurs predominantly in Europe, where 61 percent of MacDaid are found; 61 percent are found in Northern Europe and 61 percent are found in British Isles.

It is most frequently occurring in Ireland, where it is held by 104 people, or 1 in 45,278. In Ireland MacDaid is most common in: Ulster, where 95 percent are found, Connaught, where 2 percent are found and Munster, where 2 percent are found. Beside Ireland this surname occurs in 5 countries. It also occurs in The United States, where 24 percent are found and Canada, where 15 percent are found.

MacDaid Family Population Trend historical fluctuation

The frequency of MacDaid has changed over time. In Ireland the number of people who held the MacDaid last name rose 800 percent between 1901 and 2014.

MacDaid Last Name Statistics demography

The religious devotion of those holding the MacDaid last name is primarily Catholic (100%) in Ireland.

In The United States MacDaid are 40.73% more likely to be registered Republicans than The US average, with 87.5% being registered with the political party.

The amount MacDaid earn in different countries varies significantly. In United States they earn 29.06% more than the national average, earning $55,688 USD per year and in Canada they earn 1.31% less than the national average, earning $49,034 CAD per year.

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MacDeed710/
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Makdi671,059/
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Maqda672/
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