McKirdie Surname
Approximately 25 people bear this surname
McKirdie Surname Definition:
MACKIRDIE, Mackirdy, Macgurdy: These surnames are common in the islands of Arran and Bute. In 1506 Gilcrist Makwrerdy held the lands of Bransar in Bute (Hewison, II, p. 174), and Finlay Makvreirdy had sasine of Brothok there in the same year (ER.
Read More About This SurnameMcKirdie Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 25 | 1:14,498,357 | 517,445 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 11 | 1:340,292 | 10,329 |
McKirdie Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
MACKIRDIE, Mackirdy, Macgurdy: These surnames are common in the islands of Arran and Bute. In 1506 Gilcrist Makwrerdy held the lands of Bransar in Bute (Hewison, II, p. 174), and Finlay Makvreirdy had sasine of Brothok there in the same year (ER., XII, p. 720). Donald Makwrarty of Birgadulknok appears in 1534 (RMS., III, 1376); several M'Urartys appear as witnesses in Bute in 1540 (ibid., 2583); and Sir James M'Wartye, a Pope's knight, appears as vicar of Kingarth in Bute, 1554 and 1556. The latter's name, according to Hewison, is also spelled M'Verrit. James Makilveritie, chaplain in the chapel of S. Michael the Archangel in Rothesay Castle, between 1590-1600, appears in the Exchequer Rolls as McQuhirertie, McQuhirirtie, McQuheritie (these three spellings in 1596), McIliquharartie (1598), and Makquhirrirtie (1600). Patrick M'Varthic was portioner of Stravanan, Bute, 1622 (Retours, Bute, 29); and Donald M'Urarthie in Kelspok is in record, 1662 (Isles). Donald M'Vurarthy sold his portion of Bruchog (the Brothok above) in 1706 (Hewison, II, p. 174). Donald M'Curthy appears in South Garrachty in 1663 (Isles), and Mr. James Currie or M'Curdie (1790-1887) was minister of Kilbride in Arran (Fasti). Flaithbertach mac Murcertaigh, 'princeps Duincaillden' (i.e. Dunkeld) obiit 873 (AU., s.a.). The name is occasionally cited in the Icelandic Sagas as Myrkjartan, the name of an Irish king (Landnamabok, 2, 18); more correctly as Myrkjartag in the Norwegian codex Fagrskinna (p. 158). As Myrjartak it occers in the Agrip (Compendium) of Noregs Konunga Sogum (li. 7, ed. 1929). The modern Gaelic is M'Urardaigh, from early muircheartach, 'sea-ruler,' or 'sea-director' (muir, sea, and ceartach, ruler, director). McKerdie (Bute) 1662, Makilwedy and Makwerich 1506, Makmurrarty 1547, M'Quiritei 1626, M'Vararty 1541, M'Verrathie and M'Verrachie 1600, Makvirrartie 1562, M'Vrathie 1623, MacVurarthie 1520, Makwararthe 1566, Makwarrarty 1517, Makweraith 1517, M'Werarche 1568, Makwerarty, 1539, M'Werarthic 1564, McWerarihe 1561, Makweriche 1506, M'Weyorauchtie 1566, M'Wrarthie 1642, M'Wrathie 1623, M'Wyrertie 1555; M'Verarthy, Mackwarrathy, Makwarartie, M'Wrerdie, M'Quartie.
MACKIRDY: The M'Kurerdys were the principal possessors of the Isle of Bute at a very early period. B.L.G.
McKirdie Demographics
Average McKirdie Salary in
United States
$50,360 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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McKirdie Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name McKirdie Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name McKirdie occurs more in The United States more than any other country or territory. It may be rendered as a variant:. For other possible spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name McKirdie? popularity and diffusion
This surname is the 3,957,383rd most frequently held surname at a global level It is held by around 1 in 291,501,837 people. This last name occurs mostly in The Americas, where 100 percent of McKirdie reside; 100 percent reside in North America and 100 percent reside in Anglo-North America.
This surname is most widespread in The United States, where it is borne by 25 people, or 1 in 14,498,357. In The United States McKirdie is most numerous in: Illinois, where 72 percent are found, Oregon, where 16 percent are found and Wisconsin, where 8 percent are found.
McKirdie Last Name Statistics demography
McKirdie earn notably more than the average income. In United States they earn 16.71% more than the national average, earning $50,360 USD per year.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcirdi | 86 | 118 | / |
| MacKirder | 82 | 0 | / |
| Makirde | 80 | 2 | / |
| Mocirdi | 80 | 1 | / |
| McCurdie | 75 | 374 | / |
| McHardie | 75 | 304 | / |
| McCardie | 75 | 211 | / |
| Mackirdy | 75 | 160 | / |
| Makurdi | 67 | 196 | / |
| McKerdy | 67 | 6 | / |
| Makredi | 67 | 4 | / |
| Makerde | 67 | 2 | / |
| Makrede | 67 | 1 | / |
| McArdee | 67 | 0 | / |
| Maicredi | 63 | 2 | / |
| Makerdey | 63 | 1 | / |
| Makreddi | 63 | 1 | / |
| Maikurdi | 63 | 1 | / |
| MacUrdey | 63 | 0 | / |
| Makerduij | 59 | 11 | / |
| Makerdich | 59 | 1 | / |
| Makredeeh | 59 | 1 | / |
| Mackerdhuj | 56 | 22 | / |
| Makaireddy | 56 | 5 | / |
| McCurdy | 53 | 20,002 | / |
| McHardy | 53 | 2,721 | / |
| McCardy | 53 | 135 | / |
| Mackerdhooj | 53 | 39 | / |
| Makredj | 53 | 21 | / |
| MacRedy | 53 | 2 | / |
| McCarda | 53 | 0 | / |
| Makerduj | 50 | 4 | / |
| Maccredy | 50 | 1 | / |
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