McKerrall Surname

2,555,468th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 57 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Canada
Highest density in:
Scotland

McKerrall 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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McKerrall Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Canada551:669,92054,285
Scotland221:243,35512,191
United States111:32,950,812797,015
England21:27,859,030389,889
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Ireland41:1,107,46726,093
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
England41:6,093,842135,151
Scotland11:3,743,21632,299
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
United States101:5,021,868210,693

McKerrall 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

McKerrall Last Name Facts

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

The surname McKerrall is held by more people in Canada than any other country/territory. It can be found as:. Click here for other possible spellings of this name.

How Common Is The Last Name McKerrall? popularity and diffusion

The last name is the 2,555,468th most frequent last name at a global level, borne by approximately 1 in 127,851,683 people. This surname occurs mostly in The Americas, where 116 percent of McKerrall are found; 116 percent are found in North America and 116 percent are found in Anglo-North America.

The surname McKerrall is most commonly held in Canada, where it is held by 55 people, or 1 in 669,920. In Canada it is most numerous in: Ontario, where 60 percent are found, Alberta, where 33 percent are found and British Columbia, where 7 percent are found. Aside from Canada McKerrall exists in 3 countries. It is also found in Scotland, where 39 percent are found and The United States, where 19 percent are found.

McKerrall Family Population Trend historical fluctuation

The incidence of McKerrall has changed through the years. In Scotland the number of people bearing the McKerrall last name expanded 2,200 percent between 1881 and 2014; in The United States it expanded 110 percent between 1880 and 2014 and in England it fell 50 percent between 1881 and 2014.

McKerrall Last Name Statistics demography

The religious devotion of those holding the surname is principally Presbyterian (100%) in Ireland.

The amount McKerrall earn in different countries varies significantly. In United States they earn 33.08% less than the national average, earning $28,875 USD per year and in Canada they earn 6.52% less than the national average, earning $46,443 CAD per year.

Phonetically Similar Names

SurnameSimilarityWorldwide IncidencePrevalency
McKerral94284/
McKerroll8968/
McKarrall891/
McKeral889/
McKerrol823/
McKarral821/
McGerral820/
McKarall820/
McGerall820/
McKeroll820/
McCarrall7837/
McCorrall780/
McKerrole780/
McEraal751/
Mcheral751/
McArral750/
McCorall710/
McCorral710/
McCarral710/
McCarall710/
McCorroll677/
McAral670/
McCaral630/
McArrol630/
McCaroll5925/
McCorrol590/

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