MacIntyre

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of the carpenter, from 'mac' (son) and 'an t-saor' (the carpenter).

Etymology

Mac- means 'son of' and combines with 'an t-saor,' the Gaelic term for carpenter. The surname indicates descent from an ancestor practicing the carpentry trade.

About the MacIntyre Surname

A prominent Scottish patronymic surname with occupational origins indicating carpentry. The name has been borne by numerous notable figures in Scottish history and contemporary society.

Distribution

Widespread throughout Scotland, with particular concentrations in Argyll and the western Highlands.

Notable Bearers

Donald MacIntyre (Scottish broadcaster and journalist), Alasdair MacIntyre (philosopher)

People with the MacIntyre Surname

Archibald T. MacIntyre

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