Meaning, origin, history
The name McCord is of Irish origin and is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Mac Cormaic. This name means "son ofCormac," with Cormac being a personal name derived from the Irish words "cor" meaning "pure" or "chalk" and "mac" meaning "son." The McCord clan was originally from County Tyrone in Northern Ireland, but they later migrated to Scotland.
The first recorded spelling of the family name is from the early 13th century in Scotland. A certain Duncan McCord is listed as a witness to a charter by King Alexander II around 1220 AD. The McCords were among the many Irish clans who settled in Scotland during this period, and they became known for their military prowess.
Over time, the McCord family spread across Britain and Ireland, with some members settling in other parts of Europe and even as far away as Australia and North America. Today, the name McCord is found worldwide, with many people carrying on the proud tradition of this historic Irish clan.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Mccord since 1880
Total births
14
Total since 1880
Peak year
1993
8 births
in 2003
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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