McIlhagga Surname

1,683,218th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 117 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Northern Ireland
Highest density in:
Northern Ireland

McIlhagga Surname Definition:

MACILHAGGA: Most probably for 'son of the gillie of Mochuda.' See Gilmagu. Michael Macylhaegow appears as witness at Colmonell, Ayrshire, 1527 (Laing, 359). Patricius McIIhagon (n wrongly written for u) witnessed a charter to Kennedy of Bargaltoun at Balmacclannoquhen in Kyle, 1553 (RMS.

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McIlhagga Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Northern Ireland671:27,5382,970
England391:1,428,66862,556
United States381:9,538,393399,091
Australia181:1,499,76175,721
Scotland121:446,15118,166
Canada91:4,093,955205,175
New Zealand61:754,72041,661
Singapore41:1,376,92628,409
Wales41:773,63329,106
Hong Kong31:2,445,1619,595
South Africa21:27,088,852277,613
Ireland11:4,708,93929,543
Spain11:46,752,036156,870
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Ireland761:58,2884,634
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
England71:3,482,19689,582
Scotland71:534,74514,325

McIlhagga Surname Meaning

From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history

MACILHAGGA: Most probably for 'son of the gillie of Mochuda.' See Gilmagu. Michael Macylhaegow appears as witness at Colmonell, Ayrshire, 1527 (Laing, 359). Patricius McIIhagon (n wrongly written for u) witnessed a charter to Kennedy of Bargaltoun at Balmacclannoquhen in Kyle, 1553 (RMS., IV, 875) Robert M'llhago in Tradidnell, 1597 (Gallovidian), and Robert M'llhage, fisher in Ayr, appears in 1715 (Ayr, p. 215).

The Surnames of Scotland (1946) by George Fraser Black (1866-1948)

McIlhagga Last Name Facts

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

The surname McIlhagga occurs more in Northern Ireland more than any other country/territory. It can also be found as:. For other potential spellings of McIlhagga click here.

How Common Is The Last Name McIlhagga? popularity and diffusion

The surname McIlhagga is the 1,683,218th most prevalent family name internationally. It is borne by approximately 1 in 62,286,717 people. This last name is mostly found in Europe, where 106 percent of McIlhagga live; 105 percent live in Northern Europe and 105 percent live in British Isles.

It is most frequently used in Northern Ireland, where it is carried by 67 people, or 1 in 27,538. In Northern Ireland McIlhagga is most common in: Ulster, where 100 percent reside. Barring Northern Ireland McIlhagga occurs in 12 countries. It is also common in England, where 33 percent reside and The United States, where 32 percent reside.

McIlhagga Family Population Trend historical fluctuation

The occurrence of McIlhagga has changed through the years. In England the number of people bearing the McIlhagga last name rose 557 percent between 1881 and 2014; in Scotland it rose 171 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in Ireland it fell 99 percent between 1901 and 2014.

McIlhagga Last Name Statistics demography

The religious adherence of those holding the last name is chiefly Presbyterian (63%) in Ireland.

In The United States those holding the McIlhagga last name are 16% more likely to be registered with the Democratic Party than the national average, with 69.23% being registered with the party.

The amount McIlhagga earn in different countries varies markedly. In United States they earn 34.5% more than the national average, earning $58,037 USD per year and in Canada they earn 7.14% less than the national average, earning $46,138 CAD per year.

Phonetically Similar Names

SurnameSimilarityWorldwide IncidencePrevalency
McIlhaga947/
McIlhaggo890/
McIlhagger8436/
Msilanga711,845/
McElhager670/
Msilagi6325/
Msulaga634/
Mshilega597/
Mshilange561/
Msulega5018/
Mselega501/

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McIlhagga Reference & Research

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McIlhagga FamilyTree DNA Project - A description of a group researching the paternal lines of men who bear the surname with the help of DNA analysis.

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