McKeral Surname
Approximately 9 people bear this surname
McKeral 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 SurnameMcKeral Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 9 | 1:40,273,215 | 872,126 |
| Canada | 2 | 1:18,422,796 | 409,488 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 7 | 1:3,482,196 | 89,582 |
| Scotland | 1 | 1:3,743,216 | 32,299 |
McKeral 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.
McKeral Demographics
Average McKeral Salary in
United States
$30,594 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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McKeral Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name McKeral Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname McKeral is held by more people in The United States than any other country or territory. It can also occur as:. For other potential spellings of this last name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name McKeral? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 6,360,413th most common surname in the world, held by around 1 in 809,727,324 people. The surname McKeral occurs predominantly in The Americas, where 122 percent of McKeral are found; 122 percent are found in North America and 122 percent are found in Anglo-North America.
This surname is most commonly occurring in The United States, where it is borne by 9 people, or 1 in 40,273,215. In The United States it is mostly concentrated in: Georgia, where 56 percent reside, Colorado, where 11 percent reside and Florida, where 11 percent reside. Besides The United States McKeral occurs in one country. It is also common in Canada, where 22 percent reside.
McKeral Last Name Statistics demography
McKeral earn significantly less than the average income. In United States they earn 29.1% less than the national average, earning $30,594 USD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKerral | 93 | 284 | / |
| McKerrall | 88 | 57 | / |
| McEraal | 86 | 1 | / |
| Mcheral | 86 | 1 | / |
| McKerrol | 80 | 3 | / |
| McKarral | 80 | 1 | / |
| McGerral | 80 | 0 | / |
| McKarall | 80 | 0 | / |
| McGerall | 80 | 0 | / |
| McKeroll | 80 | 0 | / |
| McAral | 77 | 0 | / |
| McKerroll | 75 | 68 | / |
| McKarrall | 75 | 1 | / |
| McKerrole | 75 | 0 | / |
| McCaral | 71 | 0 | / |
| McArral | 71 | 0 | / |
| McCorall | 67 | 0 | / |
| McCorral | 67 | 0 | / |
| McCarral | 67 | 0 | / |
| McCarall | 67 | 0 | / |
| McCarrall | 63 | 37 | / |
| McCorrall | 63 | 0 | / |
| McArrol | 57 | 0 | / |
| McCaroll | 53 | 25 | / |
| McCorrol | 53 | 0 | / |
| McCreole | 53 | 0 | / |
| McCorroll | 50 | 7 | / |
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