Mackeral Surname
Approximately 18 people bear this surname
Mackeral Surname Definition:
MACKERRAL, Mackerrel: Irish MacFhearghail, 'son of Fearghal,' a name which means 'super choice.' An old surname in Ayrshire. According to Paterson the first of the name in record is Sir John M'Kirel who distinguished himself at the battle of Otterburne, 1388.
Read More About This SurnameMackeral Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 11 | 1:5,065,278 | 148,650 |
| United States | 6 | 1:60,409,822 | 1,028,827 |
| Australia | 1 | 1:26,995,701 | 270,794 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 5 | 1:885,973 | 23,404 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 19 | 1:2,643,089 | 124,494 |
Mackeral (10) may also be a first name.
Mackeral Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
MACKERRAL, Mackerrel: Irish MacFhearghail, 'son of Fearghal,' a name which means 'super choice.' An old surname in Ayrshire. According to Paterson the first of the name in record is Sir John M'Kirel who distinguished himself at the battle of Otterburne, 1388. The name, however, is found earlier. Recherus Mecmaccharil witnessed confirmation by Dunekan, earl of Karic of a charter by Roger de Scallebroc of lands in Carrik in the reign of William the Lion (Melros, p. 26), and as Radulfus Makerel witnessed a charter by Richard de Moreville of lands in Roxburgh to the Abbey of Melrose in the same reign (ibid., p. 95). Gilbert M'Corrill was a tenant under Douglas in the barony of Buittle, 1376 (RHM., I, p. lx). Gilbert Makcarole was tenant of the Grange of Ballyndune super Cree, 1481 (ER., IX, p. 583). Another Gilbert M'Carole, witness in Dumfries, 1534, appears again in 1541 as M'Carrule (RMS., III, 1418, 2603), and in same year as Makearrell, servant to William McGe of Balmage (RSS., II, 4155). William Makcarole, tenant of Balcrag, Wigtownshire, 1563 (ER., XIX, p. 512). William McKeirell, sheriff-clerk of Ayr, 1595, appears in two following years as McCarrell and McKenell (ER.). William M'Kerrell was retoured heir of William M'Keuell in Hilhous, his father, in the parish of Dundonald, 1630 (Retours, Ayr, 264). Neell McKerll, tenant of Nosbrig, Islay, 1686 (Bk. Islay, p. 501). M'Carole 1583, M'Kerell 1602, M'Kirrell 1659, Makeirell 1643; Makcarall.
MACKERRELL: Ancient in Ayrshire, and presumed to be of Norman origin. The variations are Kirriel, Kirel, and Kirrel; and the surname also exists in Sweden. B. L.G. It seems to be the same as Caryll in England, the MAC having been applique.
Mackeral Demographics
Mackeral Religious Adherence
in Ireland
Religious Adherence
in Ireland
Mackeral Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Mackeral Come From? nationality or country of origin
Mackeral is found in England more than any other country/territory. It may also appear in the variant forms:. For other potential spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Mackeral? popularity and diffusion
Mackeral is the 4,649,889th most commonly used family name in the world It is held by approximately 1 in 404,863,662 people. The last name Mackeral occurs mostly in Europe, where 61 percent of Mackeral are found; 61 percent are found in Northern Europe and 61 percent are found in British Isles. It is also the 3,684,242nd most widely held given name on earth. It is borne by 10 people.
The last name Mackeral is most frequently held in England, where it is held by 11 people, or 1 in 5,065,278. In England it is primarily concentrated in: Lancashire, where 82 percent live, East Riding of Yorkshire, where 9 percent live and West Midlands, where 9 percent live. Barring England Mackeral exists in 2 countries. It is also common in The United States, where 33 percent live and Australia, where 6 percent live.
Mackeral Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The occurrence of Mackeral has changed over time. In The United States the share of the population with the last name declined 68 percent between 1880 and 2014.
Mackeral Last Name Statistics demography
The religious adherence of those bearing the Mackeral last name is chiefly Catholic (100%) in Ireland.
Mackeral earn more than fifty percent more than the average income. In United States they earn 50.83% more than the national average, earning $65,083 USD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacKerral | 94 | 6 | / |
| MacKerall | 94 | 4 | / |
| Maceral | 93 | 35 | / |
| Mackerrall | 89 | 15 | / |
| McKerall | 88 | 41 | / |
| Maceiral | 88 | 4 | / |
| Macheral | 88 | 1 | / |
| MacKerol | 88 | 0 | / |
| MacKaral | 88 | 0 | / |
| Makerall | 88 | 0 | / |
| MacKareal | 82 | 0 | / |
| Macaral | 80 | 65 | / |
| Macerol | 80 | 16 | / |
| Makaral | 80 | 6 | / |
| Macoral | 80 | 6 | / |
| Maciral | 80 | 2 | / |
| Makoral | 80 | 1 | / |
| Macareal | 75 | 165 | / |
| Makairal | 75 | 55 | / |
| Makayral | 75 | 13 | / |
| Maaciral | 75 | 4 | / |
| Macarral | 75 | 4 | / |
| Mackarol | 75 | 1 | / |
| Mocheral | 75 | 1 | / |
| MacHiral | 75 | 1 | / |
| Makarrall | 71 | 39 | / |
| Makkarail | 71 | 3 | / |
| MacArrall | 71 | 3 | / |
| MacAirgal | 71 | 1 | / |
| Macorol | 67 | 1,148 | / |
| Macarol | 67 | 272 | / |
| Mecaral | 67 | 120 | / |
| Makorol | 67 | 22 | / |
| Mokaral | 67 | 4 | / |
| Mekaral | 67 | 3 | / |
| Mokiral | 67 | 1 | / |
| McErrol | 67 | 0 | / |
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