Maguire

Meaning

Descendant of Maguidhir, meaning pale or pallid.

Etymology

Derived from the Irish Mag Uidhir, from the personal name Maguidhir. The surname is associated with County Fermanagh in Ulster.

About the Maguire Surname

Maguire is an Ulster surname with roots in County Fermanagh in the north of Ireland. The name is associated with a prominent family that held significant lands and influence in medieval Ulster.

Distribution

Primarily found in Ulster, particularly in County Fermanagh, County Tyrone, and County Cavan.

People with the Maguire Surname