McKerall Surname

3,055,934th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 41 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
United States
Highest density in:
United States

McKerall 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.

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McKerall Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
United States411:8,840,462379,649
Germany21:40,252,730481,636
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
England561:435,27425,262
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
United States271:1,859,95194,590

McKerall 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.

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

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.

Patronymica Britannica (1860) by Mark Antony Lower

McKerall Last Name Facts

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

McKerall is found in The United States more than any other country/territory. It can also be rendered as:. For other possible spellings of this surname click here.

How Common Is The Last Name McKerall? popularity and diffusion

This surname is the 3,055,934th most common family name internationally. It is borne by approximately 1 in 177,745,022 people. McKerall is predominantly found in The Americas, where 100 percent of McKerall live; 100 percent live in North America and 100 percent live in Anglo-North America.

McKerall is most frequently used in The United States, where it is held by 41 people, or 1 in 8,840,462. In The United States McKerall is primarily concentrated in: Texas, where 37 percent are found, Alabama, where 32 percent are found and California, where 17 percent are found. Barring The United States this surname is found in one country. It is also found in Germany, where 5 percent are found.

McKerall Family Population Trend historical fluctuation

The frequency of McKerall has changed through the years. In The United States the number of people carrying the McKerall surname grew 152 percent between 1880 and 2014.

McKerall Last Name Statistics demography

In The United States those holding the McKerall surname are 22.46% more likely to be registered Republicans than the national average, with 69.23% being registered to vote for the political party.

McKerall earn significantly less than the average income. In United States they earn 26.9% less than the national average, earning $31,544 USD per year.

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