McGregor (surname)

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McGregor is a Scottish surname. It is derived from the Gaelic Mac Griogair / Mac Greagair meaning 'son of Griogar', the Gaelic form of the given name Gregory. [1] Clan MacGregor were a famous Highland Scottish clan. [2]

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References

  1. "Surname Database: McGregor Last Name Origin". The Internet Surname Database. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
  2. Woulfe, Patrick (1923). "Mac Greagair - Irish Names and Surnames". www.libraryireland.com. Retrieved 2023-05-28.