Find out how popular the last name Magouyrk is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Magouyrk.

Magouyrk, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Magouyrk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Magouyrk in America

Magouyrk is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Magouyrk surname appeared 120 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Magouyrk.

The history of the last name Magouyrk

The surname MAGOUYRK has its origins in the United Kingdom, specifically in the Celtic regions of Scotland and Ireland. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 11th to 13th centuries.

MAGOUYRK is thought to be derived from the Gaelic words "mac", meaning "son", and "oighre", meaning "heir" or "inheritor". This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who was the heir or inheritor of a particular property or lineage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. In an entry dated 1152, a person named "Mael Coluim Mag Oighre" is mentioned, which is believed to be an early variant spelling of MAGOUYRK.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name appears to have been concentrated primarily in the northern regions of Ireland, particularly in counties such as Antrim and Derry. Historical records from this period show variations in spelling, including "Magoghre", "Magowre", and "Magoghrey".

A notable figure with this surname was Sir Hugh MAGOUYRK (1587-1641), an Irish landowner and politician who served as a Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland. He played a significant role in the Irish Rebellion of 1641 and was eventually executed for his involvement.

Another individual of note was Sir John MAGOUYRK (1620-1688), an Irish soldier and landowner who fought for the Royalist cause during the English Civil War. He was later granted lands in County Antrim as a reward for his loyalty to the Crown.

In Scotland, the name was also present, albeit to a lesser extent. One notable bearer was Alexander MAGOUYRK (1745-1819), a Scottish merchant and landowner who amassed a considerable fortune through trade and investments in the 18th century.

Throughout the centuries, the MAGOUYRK surname has also been associated with various place names, particularly in Ireland. Examples include Magouyrk Castle, a ruined 16th-century fortification located in County Antrim, and Magouyrk Bridge, a historic stone bridge spanning the River Roe in County Derry.

While the surname MAGOUYRK may not be as prevalent today as it once was, its rich history and Celtic origins serve as a testament to the cultural diversity and heritage of the British Isles.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Magouyrk

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Magouyrk.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Magouyrk was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Magouyrk was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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