MacCrate

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Crate or possibly a variant of MacCrate, with uncertain etymology.

Etymology

A patronymic surname derived from the Gaelic 'mac' (son) combined with the personal name Crate, though the exact origin of the personal name is unclear. The surname may be a variant or corruption of another Scottish surname.

About the MacCrate Surname

An obscure Scottish patronymic surname with limited historical documentation. The exact personal name origin remains uncertain.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 400 bearers in the United States #4,534 most common surname
Rare Common

Rare; found primarily in Scotland and among Scottish immigrant communities.

Notable Bearers

No widely documented notable bearers

People with the MacCrate Surname

John MacCrate

Honorable