McKevett Surname

2,168,711th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 76 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
United States
Highest density in:
Australia

McKevett Surname Definition:

This is the form which the better known MacDevitt of Donegal (see Irish Families p. 117) takes in the Oriel country: MacKevitt is found almost exclusively there (i.e. counties Louth, Monaghan and south Down). The substitution of K for D arises from the aspiration of the D (Mac Dhaibhéid for Mac Daibhéid) and the consequent transfer of the final C of Mac.

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McKevett Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
United States401:9,061,473385,835
Australia331:818,05251,601
England31:18,572,686338,250
Ireland11:4,708,93929,543
Brazil11:214,074,3321,693,628
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Ireland31:1,476,62229,385
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
England11:24,375,369195,128
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
United States161:3,138,668142,671

McKevett Surname Meaning

From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history

This is the form which the better known MacDevitt of Donegal (see Irish Families p. 117) takes in the Oriel country: MacKevitt is found almost exclusively there (i.e. counties Louth, Monaghan and south Down). The substitution of K for D arises from the aspiration of the D (Mac Dhaibhéid for Mac Daibhéid) and the consequent transfer of the final C of Mac. An early anglicization found in the Fiants was MacCaveat.

Supplement to Irish Families (1964) by Edward MacLysaght

Mac Dhaibhéid Exclusively an Oriel name.

Etymologically akin to MacDevitt. SIF 97

A Guide to Irish Names (1964) by Edward MacLysaght

McKevett Last Name Facts

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

The surname McKevett is found in The United States more than any other country/territory. It can appear as:. Click here to see other possible spellings of this surname.

How Common Is The Last Name McKevett? popularity and diffusion

McKevett is the 2,168,711th most frequently held last name internationally, held by around 1 in 95,888,762 people. This surname occurs predominantly in Oceania, where 43 percent of McKevett reside; 43 percent reside in Australasia and 43 percent reside in Australia and New Zealand.

The surname McKevett is most commonly used in The United States, where it is carried by 40 people, or 1 in 9,061,473. In The United States it is primarily found in: Wisconsin, where 28 percent are found, Illinois, where 25 percent are found and Arizona, where 5 percent are found. Aside from The United States this surname exists in 4 countries. It is also common in Australia, where 43 percent are found and England, where 4 percent are found.

McKevett Family Population Trend historical fluctuation

The occurrence of McKevett has changed over time. In The United States the number of people bearing the McKevett surname grew 250 percent between 1880 and 2014; in England it grew 300 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in Ireland it contracted 67 percent between 1901 and 2014.

McKevett Last Name Statistics demography

The religious devotion of those holding the last name is primarily Catholic (100%) in Ireland.

In The United States those bearing the McKevett surname are 19.9% more likely to be registered Republicans than The US average, with 66.67% registered with the political party.

McKevett earn somewhat more than the average income. In United States they earn 6.01% more than the national average, earning $45,742 USD per year.

Phonetically Similar Names

SurnameSimilarityWorldwide IncidencePrevalency
Mackevett9410/
McKevitt881,740/
MacKevitt829/
MacKeveth821/
McEvitt8085/
McKevit802/
MacEvitt7516/
Mokevitt751/
Makeevets715/
MacHewett712/
McEvat710/
Makevit6716/
Makebet675/
McCavitt63220/
Makyvets6317/
Moskyvets59172/
Maikyvets5987/
Makoyvets5931/
Mokoyvets598/
MacHewitt591/
Moskivets591/
Makewit531/
Maskewit5018/
Makewith501/

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