McGagh Surname
Approximately 177 people bear this surname
McGagh Surname Definition:
MACGAA: A form of Mackay, which see, current in Galloway. Patrick McCaie was charged with being at a conventicle in 1686 (RPC., 3. ser. XII, p. 565). McGa and McKga 1684. Shortened to Gaa.
McGagh Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 86 | 1:647,884 | 37,755 |
| United States | 83 | 1:4,366,975 | 231,516 |
| Ireland | 72 | 1:65,402 | 4,223 |
| Wales | 8 | 1:386,816 | 19,671 |
| Singapore | 4 | 1:1,376,926 | 28,409 |
| Australia | 1 | 1:26,995,701 | 270,794 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 52 | 1:85,190 | 5,835 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 7 | 1:3,482,196 | 89,582 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 1:50,218,684 | 817,899 |
McGagh Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
MACGAA: A form of Mackay, which see, current in Galloway. Patrick McCaie was charged with being at a conventicle in 1686 (RPC., 3. ser. XII, p. 565). McGa and McKga 1684. Shortened to Gaa.
McGagh Demographics
McGagh Religious Adherence
in Ireland
Religious Adherence
in Ireland
McGagh Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name McGagh Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname McGagh occurs more in England more than any other country or territory. It can also be found as:. For other potential spellings of this last name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name McGagh? popularity and diffusion
The surname McGagh is the 1,286,243rd most commonly occurring surname world-wide, borne by approximately 1 in 41,172,576 people. The surname McGagh occurs predominantly in Europe, where 94 percent of McGagh are found; 94 percent are found in Northern Europe and 94 percent are found in British Isles.
The surname McGagh is most frequently used in England, where it is held by 86 people, or 1 in 647,884. In England it is most common in: Greater Manchester, where 67 percent live, Greater London, where 21 percent live and Surrey, where 3 percent live. Beside England it is found in 5 countries. It is also found in The United States, where 47 percent live and Ireland, where 41 percent live.
McGagh Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The incidence of McGagh has changed over time. In England the number of people bearing the McGagh last name rose 1,229 percent between 1881 and 2014; in The United States it rose 8,300 percent between 1880 and 2014 and in Ireland it rose 138 percent between 1901 and 2014.
McGagh Last Name Statistics demography
The religious devotion of those carrying the last name is primarily Catholic (100%) in Ireland.
In The United States McGagh are 46.77% more likely to be registered Democrats than the national average, with 100% being registered to vote for the political party.
McGagh earn a lot more than the average income. In United States they earn 37.62% more than the national average, earning $59,383 USD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| McGag | 91 | 0 | / |
| McCagh | 83 | 329 | / |
| McGogh | 83 | 2 | / |
| McGaig | 83 | 1 | / |
| McKagh | 83 | 1 | / |
| McAugh | 83 | 1 | / |
| McCaugh | 77 | 4 | / |
| McQuagh | 77 | 1 | / |
| McGoigh | 77 | 1 | / |
| McGoygh | 77 | 1 | / |
| McKeagh | 77 | 0 | / |
| McKaugh | 77 | 0 | / |
| McGoogh | 77 | 0 | / |
| McKaigh | 77 | 0 | / |
| McGague | 77 | 0 | / |
| McCaigh | 77 | 0 | / |
| Mcogg | 73 | 17 | / |
| Mkagh | 73 | 6 | / |
| McCag | 73 | 1 | / |
| McAgg | 73 | 1 | / |
| Mcags | 73 | 1 | / |
| McGog | 73 | 1 | / |
| Msgag | 73 | 1 | / |
| McKag | 73 | 0 | / |
| McKgague | 71 | 1 | / |
| McCgough | 71 | 1 | / |
| McGhough | 71 | 1 | / |
| McQuaigh | 71 | 0 | / |
| McGougth | 71 | 0 | / |
| McHeaugh | 71 | 0 | / |
| McCagg | 67 | 272 | / |
| Mckogg | 67 | 40 | / |
| Mccogg | 67 | 23 | / |
| McOugh | 67 | 6 | / |
| McCeag | 67 | 5 | / |
| McGoug | 67 | 4 | / |
| McQuag | 67 | 2 | / |
| Mgough | 67 | 1 | / |
| McGauk | 67 | 0 | / |
| McKagg | 67 | 0 | / |
| McCogh | 67 | 0 | / |
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