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Mcavoy


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Origin Of The Surname Mcavoy

Meaning Of The Surname Mcavoy

Descendant of the Woodcutter

Interesting Facts About Mcavoy

McAvoy is a simplification of the Old Gaelic urname Mac Fhiodhbhuidhe. The prefixed ‘mac’ in this name denotes that it is patronymic. Traditionally Galiec patronymic names were given to pass down the name of a clan chieftain or revered elder. In this case the name being passed down is Fhiodhbhuidhe which is said to mean ‘woodcutter’.

Mcavoy Statistics

Mcavoy is the number 1234 ranked surname in the United Kingdom. According to our statistics around 8,130 share the surname Mcavoy in the UK.

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