Mackay (English)

Where does "Mackay" come from?

The English proper name 'Mackay' functions primarily as a surname, representing an alternative spelling of 'MacKay'[1]. Derived from Goidelic roots, the name traces its ancestry back to Irish and Scottish Gaelic traditions. Over time, it was also adopted as a place name, designating locations such as a city in Queensland, Australia, and a town in Idaho in the United States.

Full etymology tree

• Mackay (English), 'A surname, alternative form of MacKay.'
  • contraction McKay (English), 'A surname.'

Sources

1. Mackay (English) - Wiktionary

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