McInnally Surname

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

Approximately 4 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Canada
Highest density in:
Canada

McInnally Surname Definition:

MACANALLY, Macannally, Macinally: The third spelling is that of a Macfarlane sept in Dumbartonshire, doubtfully said to be from Mae Con Ulaidh, 'son of Cu-Uladh' (hound of Ulidia, East Ulster). In the original text of the Book of the Dean of Lismore (p.

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McInnally Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Canada41:9,211,398321,528
United States21:181,229,4661,556,795
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Scotland141:267,3738,913
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
United States31:16,739,561595,711

McInnally Surname Meaning

From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history

MACANALLY, Macannally, Macinally: The third spelling is that of a Macfarlane sept in Dumbartonshire, doubtfully said to be from Mae Con Ulaidh, 'son of Cu-Uladh' (hound of Ulidia, East Ulster). In the original text of the Book of the Dean of Lismore (p. 34) is Gilcallum m'ynnolaig, rendered in modern Gaelic text M'an olave, and in English 'son of the chief bard or physician.' It is still found in the form M'Inally (p. 50n). On p. 34 it is spelled M'yn noollew, which is rendered on p. 148 as Mac an ollave. A footnote on p. 148, referring to a poem there, says "the present composition would indicate the author as being one of the celebrated Beatons, physicians and sennachies to Lords of the Isles. There are several of the family whose names were Gilliecallum.".

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

McInnally Last Name Facts

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

The last name McInnally has its highest incidence in Canada. It may also occur as:. For other possible spellings of this name click here.

How Common Is The Last Name McInnally? popularity and diffusion

McInnally is the 8,968,613th most commonly held surname throughout the world. It is borne by approximately 1 in 1,821,886,479 people. McInnally is mostly found in The Americas, where 150 percent of McInnally are found; 150 percent are found in North America and 150 percent are found in Anglo-North America.

McInnally is most commonly used in Canada, where it is held by 4 people, or 1 in 9,211,398. In Canada McInnally is most frequent in: British Columbia, where 100 percent reside. Barring Canada this surname occurs in one country. It is also found in The United States, where 50 percent reside.

McInnally Family Population Trend historical fluctuation

The prevalency of McInnally has changed over time. In The United States the number of people carrying the McInnally surname decreased 33 percent between 1880 and 2014.

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