MacElhatton Surname

8,968,613th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 4 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Ireland
Highest density in:
Northern Ireland

MacElhatton Surname Definition:

Mac Giolla Chatáin (W) A north Antrim and Derry name, sometimes contracted to Hatton. IF 306*

MacElhatton Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Ireland21:2,354,47019,715
Northern Ireland11:1,845,03620,648
Scotland11:5,353,81763,002

MacElhatton Surname Meaning

From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history

Mac Giolla Chatáin (W) A north Antrim and Derry name, sometimes contracted to Hatton. IF 306*

A Guide to Irish Names (1964) by Edward MacLysaght

MacElhatton Last Name Facts

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

The surname MacElhatton is more frequently found in Ireland than any other country/territory. It may appear in the variant forms:. For other potential spellings of this name click here.

How Common Is The Last Name MacElhatton? popularity and diffusion

MacElhatton is the 8,968,613th most numerous family name worldwide, held by approximately 1 in 1,821,886,479 people. The surname is primarily found in Europe, where 100 percent of MacElhatton live; 100 percent live in Northern Europe and 100 percent live in British Isles.

The surname MacElhatton is most widely held in Ireland, where it is held by 2 people, or 1 in 2,354,470. In Ireland it is primarily found in: Ulster, where 100 percent reside and Connaught, where 50 percent reside. Aside from Ireland this last name occurs in 2 countries. It is also common in Northern Ireland, where 25 percent reside and Scotland, where 25 percent reside.

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