McChord

Meaning

Son of Chord, derived from a personal name of uncertain origin.

Etymology

The 'Mc' prefix indicates Scottish patronymic origin meaning 'son of,' combined with Chord. Chord may be a variant of a Gaelic personal name or a distinct English-influenced name. The surname likely emerged in Scotland.

About the McChord Surname

An obscure Scottish patronymic surname with uncertain etymology. The name remains quite rare and is primarily concentrated in Scotland.

Distribution

Rare; primarily found in Scotland and scattered in North America.

Notable Bearers

Limited documented notable bearers.