Find out how popular the first name Mckeever has been for the last 1 years (from 1975 to 1975) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mckeever by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Mckeever is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1975, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Mckeever.

The history of the first name Mckeever

The name Mckeever is of Irish origin, stemming from the Gaelic Mac Ìomhair, which means "son of Ivar." Ivar was a common name among the Vikings who settled in Ireland during the 9th and 10th centuries. The prefix "Mac" denotes "son of," a common practice in Irish naming conventions.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Mckeever can be traced back to the 12th century in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It was particularly prevalent among families in the Glens of Antrim, an area heavily influenced by Viking settlements.

One of the earliest notable bearers of the name was Mckeever O'Neill, a 14th-century chieftain of the O'Neill clan, who played a significant role in the Irish resistance against English rule. His name is mentioned in several historical accounts of the period.

In the 16th century, the name appears in religious records, with John Mckeever being listed as a Franciscan friar who served in the Monastery of Donegal in the 1570s.

During the 17th century, the name gained prominence with the rise of the McKeever clan, a prominent family in County Antrim. One of the most notable members was Bryan McKeever, who fought alongside the Earl of Antrim during the Irish Confederate Wars (1641-1653).

Another famous bearer of the name was James Mckeever (1765-1841), an Irish-American soldier who served in the American Revolutionary War and later became a renowned surveyor and mapmaker, contributing to the westward expansion of the United States.

In more recent times, Mckeever has been the first name of several notable individuals, including Mckeever Conwell (1919-2003), an American journalist and author known for his work on the Natchez Trace Parkway, and Mckeever Loines (1879-1947), a British actor and playwright active in the early 20th century.

While the name Mckeever has its roots in Ireland and was predominantly used by Irish families, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through Irish diaspora communities.

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