McKirdy Surname

290,346th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 1,319 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Scotland
Highest density in:
Scotland

McKirdy 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.

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McKirdy Surname Distribution Map

By incidenceBy frequencyBy rank
Incidence (high to low)Incidence (low to high)Alphabetic A-ZAlphabetic Z-ARank (high to low)Rank (low to high)
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Scotland5221:10,2561,413
England2451:227,42118,997
United States2231:1,625,376108,854
Australia1981:136,34214,722
Canada1241:297,14227,584
New Zealand1181:38,3766,521
South Africa251:2,167,10894,352
Wales131:238,04114,239
Qatar91:262,00030,726
France51:13,284,544357,392
Bermuda51:13,0561,849
Hong Kong41:1,833,8716,220
Thailand41:17,659,586685,799
Malaysia11:29,494,225409,885
Saudi Arabia11:30,855,81763,028
Ireland11:4,708,93929,543
Japan11:127,844,29373,547
Indonesia11:132,249,194811,426
Brazil11:214,074,3321,693,628
Austria11:8,515,435118,036
Northern Ireland11:1,845,03620,648
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PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Ireland41:1,107,46726,093
Incidence (high to low)Incidence (low to high)Alphabetic A-ZAlphabetic Z-ARank (high to low)Rank (low to high)
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Scotland4571:8,1911,109
England131:1,875,02858,113
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
United States421:1,195,68367,545

McKirdy 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.

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

MACKIRDY: The M'Kurerdys were the principal possessors of the Isle of Bute at a very early period. B.L.G.

— Patronymica Britannica (1860) by Mark Antony Lower
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McKirdy Last Name Facts

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

McKirdy is more frequently found in Scotland than any other country or territory. It can also be rendered as:. For other potential spellings of this name click here.

How Common Is The Last Name McKirdy? popularity and diffusion

McKirdy is the 290,346th most frequently held surname globally It is held by around 1 in 5,525,054 people. The surname occurs mostly in Europe, where 60 percent of McKirdy reside; 59 percent reside in Northern Europe and 59 percent reside in British Isles.

McKirdy is most commonly held in Scotland, where it is borne by 522 people, or 1 in 10,256. In Scotland it is most common in: Glasgow City, where 14 percent live, Renfrewshire, where 11 percent live and Argyll and Bute, where 10 percent live. Other than Scotland McKirdy is found in 20 countries. It is also found in England, where 19 percent live and The United States, where 17 percent live.

McKirdy Family Population Trend historical fluctuation

The occurrence of McKirdy has changed over time. In Scotland the number of people bearing the McKirdy surname increased 114 percent between 1881 and 2014; in England it increased 1,885 percent between 1881 and 2014; in The United States it increased 531 percent between 1880 and 2014 and in Ireland it declined 75 percent between 1901 and 2014.

McKirdy Last Name Statistics demography

The religious devotion of those holding the McKirdy surname is primarily Anglican (100%) in Ireland.

In The United States those holding the McKirdy last name are 10.68% more likely to be registered Republicans than the national average, with 57.45% being registered to vote for the party.

The amount McKirdy earn in different countries varies greatly. In South Africa they earn 95.37% more than the national average, earning R 464,268 per year; in United States they earn 25.48% more than the national average, earning $54,142 USD per year and in Canada they earn 11.48% less than the national average, earning $43,981 CAD per year.

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