TheNameDBMcQuigg
PatronymicMeaning
Son of Quigg, a diminutive of the Gaelic name Codhach.
Etymology
The prefix 'Mc' derives from Scottish Gaelic 'mac' meaning 'son of'. Quigg is likely a diminutive form of Codhach, an Old Irish personal name. The surname emerged in the Scottish Highlands and Islands.
About the McQuigg Surname
A Scottish patronymic surname of Highland origin with relatively limited modern distribution. The name reflects the Gaelic naming traditions of medieval Scotland.
Distribution
Primarily found in Scotland, particularly in the Hebrides and western regions.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical records