McCorkle

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Corkle, a personal name possibly related to 'cork' or a Gaelic element.

Etymology

The 'Mc-' prefix indicates 'son of' in Scottish Gaelic. 'Corkle' may derive from Gaelic 'corcach' (marshy) or represent a diminutive personal name form. The surname appears in Scottish records with limited early documentation.

About the McCorkle Surname

A Scottish patronymic surname with presence in both Scotland and America. The name appears more frequently in American records than in Scotland.

Distribution

Scotland and North America, with concentration in the United States.

Notable Bearers

Darby McCorkle (country music figure)

People with the McCorkle Surname

P.G. McCorkle

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