McCawley
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McCawley and MacCawley are surname
s in the English language
. The names are Anglicisation
s of several Gaelic-language surnames. There are several etymological origins for the names: all of which originated as patronyms in several Gaelic languages—Irish
and Scottish Gaelic. Although the English-language surnames are ultimately derived from Gaelic patronyms, the English-language surnames, and the modern Gaelic-language forms do not refer to the actual name of the bearer's father or grandfather. The surnames are not very common.
Mac Amhalghaidh
. These Gaelic surnames translates into English
as "son of Amhalghaidh" or "son of Amhalghadh". The Gaelic surnames originated as a patronyms, however they are no longer used to refer to the actual names of the bearers' fathers. The personal name
Amhalghaidh (also spelt Amhalghadh) is an old Gaelic name, and it's etymological origin and meaning are uncertain.
In other cases, the surnames are derived from the Scottish Gaelic MacAmhlaidh, or the Irish Mac Amhlaoibh
. These surnames translate into English as "son of Amhladh" or "son of Amhlaidh"; and "son of Amhlaoibh". The Gaelic surnames originated as a patronyms, however they are no longer used to refer to the actual names of the bearers' fathers. The names Amhladh, Amhlaidh, and Amhlaoibh are Gaelic derivatives of the Old Norse
personal names Áleifr and Óláfr.
According to John O'Hart
, a late 19th century genealogist, the surname MacCawley is an Anglicised form of the Irish Ó Cadhla. This surname translates into English as "descendant of Cadhla".
, and found generally in the Midlands.
According to the General Register Office in Ireland, there were 30 McCauley
births recorded in 1890, and there were 49 for the surname McAuley
. When the numbers for these names were combined together, including certain spelling variations, the data showed that there were 107 total births in Ireland—6 of which were in the province of Leinster
, 90 in the province of Ulster, and 11 in the province of Connacht
; the counties in which these 107 births were principally found were County Antrim
and County Donegal
.
undertook a study of the 1990 United States Census, and released a sample of data concerning the most common names. According to this sample of 6.3 million people (who had 88,799 unique last name
s), "MCCAWLEY" (McCawley) ranked 20,101st most common last name, and was borne by 0.000 percent of the population sample. "MACCAWLEY" (MacCawley) did not even rank. Within the 2000 United States Census, "MCCAWLEY" was the 21,694th most common last name, with 1,119 occurrences. "MACCAWLEY" did not rank. The table below shows data concerning racial-ethnic aspects of the surname in the 2000 United States Census (note that two fields has been suppressed by the United States Census Bureau for confidentiality reasons, since the surname is very rare).
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
s in the English language
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
. The names are Anglicisation
Anglicisation
Anglicisation, or anglicization , is the process of converting verbal or written elements of any other language into a form that is more comprehensible to an English speaker, or, more generally, of altering something such that it becomes English in form or character.The term most often refers to...
s of several Gaelic-language surnames. There are several etymological origins for the names: all of which originated as patronyms in several Gaelic languages—Irish
Irish language
Irish , also known as Irish Gaelic, is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family, originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish people. Irish is now spoken as a first language by a minority of Irish people, as well as being a second language of a larger proportion of...
and Scottish Gaelic. Although the English-language surnames are ultimately derived from Gaelic patronyms, the English-language surnames, and the modern Gaelic-language forms do not refer to the actual name of the bearer's father or grandfather. The surnames are not very common.
Etymology
In some cases, the surnames are derived from the Scottish Gaelic MacAmhalghaidh, and IrishIrish language
Irish , also known as Irish Gaelic, is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family, originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish people. Irish is now spoken as a first language by a minority of Irish people, as well as being a second language of a larger proportion of...
Mac Amhalghaidh
Mac Amhalghaidh
Mac Amhalghaidh is masculine surname in the Irish language. The name translates into English as "son of Amhalghaidh". The surname originated as a patronym, however it no longer refers to the actual name of the bearer's father. The form of the surname for unmarried females is Nic Amhalghaidh...
. These Gaelic surnames translates into English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
as "son of Amhalghaidh" or "son of Amhalghadh". The Gaelic surnames originated as a patronyms, however they are no longer used to refer to the actual names of the bearers' fathers. The personal name
Personal name
A personal name is the proper name identifying an individual person, and today usually comprises a given name bestowed at birth or at a young age plus a surname. It is nearly universal for a human to have a name; except in rare cases, for example feral children growing up in isolation, or infants...
Amhalghaidh (also spelt Amhalghadh) is an old Gaelic name, and it's etymological origin and meaning are uncertain.
In other cases, the surnames are derived from the Scottish Gaelic MacAmhlaidh, or the Irish Mac Amhlaoibh
Mac Amhlaoibh
Mac Amhlaoibh is masculine surname in the Irish language. The name translates into English as "son of Amhlaoibh". The surname originated as a patronym, however it no longer refers to the actual name of the bearer's father. The form of the surname for unmarried females is Nic Amhlaoibh...
. These surnames translate into English as "son of Amhladh" or "son of Amhlaidh"; and "son of Amhlaoibh". The Gaelic surnames originated as a patronyms, however they are no longer used to refer to the actual names of the bearers' fathers. The names Amhladh, Amhlaidh, and Amhlaoibh are Gaelic derivatives of the Old Norse
Old Norse
Old Norse is a North Germanic language that was spoken by inhabitants of Scandinavia and inhabitants of their overseas settlements during the Viking Age, until about 1300....
personal names Áleifr and Óláfr.
According to John O'Hart
John O'Hart
John O'Hart was an Irish genealogist. He was born in Crossmolina, Co. Mayo, Ireland. A committed Roman Catholic, O'Hart originally planned to become Catholic priest but instead spent 2 years as a police officer. He was an Associate in Arts at the Queen's University of Belfast...
, a late 19th century genealogist, the surname MacCawley is an Anglicised form of the Irish Ó Cadhla. This surname translates into English as "descendant of Cadhla".
Ireland (including the Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland)
The surnames are said to be rare in IrelandIreland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
, and found generally in the Midlands.
According to the General Register Office in Ireland, there were 30 McCauley
McCauley (surname)
McCauley and MacCauley are surnames in the English language, that are borne by both males and females. There are several etymological origins for the names: all of which originated as patronyms in several Gaelic languages—Irish and Scottish Gaelic...
births recorded in 1890, and there were 49 for the surname McAuley
McAuley (surname)
McAuley, MacAuley, and Macauley are surnames in the English language. There are several etymological origins for the names: all of which originated as patronyms in several Gaelic languages—Irish and Scottish Gaelic...
. When the numbers for these names were combined together, including certain spelling variations, the data showed that there were 107 total births in Ireland—6 of which were in the province of Leinster
Leinster
Leinster is one of the Provinces of Ireland situated in the east of Ireland. It comprises the ancient Kingdoms of Mide, Osraige and Leinster. Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the historic fifths of Leinster and Mide gradually merged, mainly due to the impact of the Pale, which straddled...
, 90 in the province of Ulster, and 11 in the province of Connacht
Connacht
Connacht , formerly anglicised as Connaught, is one of the Provinces of Ireland situated in the west of Ireland. In Ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for...
; the counties in which these 107 births were principally found were County Antrim
County Antrim
County Antrim is one of six counties that form Northern Ireland, situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland. Adjoined to the north-east shore of Lough Neagh, the county covers an area of 2,844 km², with a population of approximately 616,000...
and County Donegal
County Donegal
County Donegal is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Border Region and is also located in the province of Ulster. It is named after the town of Donegal. Donegal County Council is the local authority for the county...
.
United States of America
In 1990, the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
undertook a study of the 1990 United States Census, and released a sample of data concerning the most common names. According to this sample of 6.3 million people (who had 88,799 unique last name
Last Name
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s), "MCCAWLEY" (McCawley) ranked 20,101st most common last name, and was borne by 0.000 percent of the population sample. "MACCAWLEY" (MacCawley) did not even rank. Within the 2000 United States Census, "MCCAWLEY" was the 21,694th most common last name, with 1,119 occurrences. "MACCAWLEY" did not rank. The table below shows data concerning racial-ethnic aspects of the surname in the 2000 United States Census (note that two fields has been suppressed by the United States Census Bureau for confidentiality reasons, since the surname is very rare).
| Name | Percent White only | Percent Black only | Percent Asian and Pacific Islander only | Percent American Indian and Alaskan Native only | Percent Two or more races | Percent Hispanic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCCAWLEY |
People with the surnames
McCawley- Charles Grymes McCawley, (1827-1891), American, a senior officer in the United States Marine Corps.
- Deborah McCawleyDeborah McCawleyDeborah J. McCawley, Q.C., was appointed a judge of the Court of Queen's Bench of Manitoba on September 17, 1997. She replaced Mr. Justice Gerald O. Jewers, who had chosen to become a supernumerary judge....
, Canadian, a judge. - James D. McCawleyJames D. McCawleyJames David McCawley was an American linguist.McCawley was born James Quillan McCawley, Jr. to Dr. Monica Bateman McCawley , a physician and surgeon, and James Quillan McCawley , a businessman...
, (1938-1999), Scottish-born American, a linguist. - Jim McCawleyJim McCawleyJim McCawley was a screenwriter and former television producer of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, for which, in 1992, he won an Emmy, in the Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program category...
, (1942-1997), American, a screenwriter and television producer. - Leon McCawleyLeon McCawleyLeon McCawley is a British classical pianist.He studied with Heather Slade-Lipkin at Chetham's School of Music in Manchester, and with Eleanor Sokoloff at The Curtis Institute of Music in the United States, and latterly pianist Nina Milkina was a source of inspiration.He won the first prize in the...
, (born 1973), British, a classical pianist. - Thomas William McCawleyThomas McCawleyThomas William McCawley was a chief justice of Queensland.McCawley was born in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. He was of Irish-Catholic background, his father having been born in County Leitrim, Ireland. On his mother's side he had German ancestry, his mother coming from Darmstadt, Germany...
, (1881-1925) Australian, a judge.