McArdale Surname
Approximately 9 people bear this surname
McArdale Surname Definition:
McARDLE, McCardle: (Gaelic.) From Mac, son, and ardal, literally, the son of the high—rock, figuratively, high prowess or valor.
McArdale Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 6 | 1:9,286,343 | 223,652 |
| United States | 2 | 1:181,229,466 | 1,556,795 |
| Australia | 1 | 1:26,995,701 | 270,794 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 7 | 1:534,745 | 14,325 |
| Wales | 2 | 1:784,208 | 16,349 |
McArdale Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
McARDLE, McCardle: (Gaelic.) From Mac, son, and ardal, literally, the son of the high—rock, figuratively, high prowess or valor.
McArdale Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name McArdale Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname McArdale occurs most in England. It may also be found in the variant forms:. For other possible spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name McArdale? popularity and diffusion
The surname McArdale is the 6,360,413th most prevalent surname on a global scale. It is borne by approximately 1 in 809,727,324 people. The last name is primarily found in Europe, where 67 percent of McArdale live; 67 percent live in Northern Europe and 67 percent live in British Isles.
It is most frequently held in England, where it is held by 6 people, or 1 in 9,286,343. In England it is mostly concentrated in: South Yorkshire, where 67 percent reside, Greater London, where 17 percent reside and West Midlands, where 17 percent reside. Not including England this surname exists in 2 countries. It is also found in The United States, where 22 percent reside and Australia, where 11 percent reside.
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