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UK surname

Mcgorry

A variant of the Gaelic surname Mac Goiridh referring to a loquacious or boastful person.

In the 1881 census there were 15 people recorded with the Mcgorry surname, ranking it #31,451 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 127, ranked #26,566, up from #31,451 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Halton, Orbiston and Hattonrigg.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mcgorry is 129 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 746.7%.

1881 census count

15

Ranked #31,451

Modern count

127

2016, ranked #26,566

Peak year

2015

129 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mcgorry had 15 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,451 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 127 in 2016, ranked #26,566.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 48 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Mcgorry surname distribution map

The map shows where the Mcgorry surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Mcgorry surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mcgorry over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 5 #32,456
1861 historical 28 #30,405
1881 historical 15 #31,451
1891 historical 19 #32,642
1901 historical 48 #28,808
1911 historical 22 #31,030
1997 modern 107 #25,924
1998 modern 108 #26,417
1999 modern 111 #26,182
2000 modern 114 #25,717
2001 modern 107 #26,328
2002 modern 106 #26,985
2003 modern 104 #27,101
2004 modern 104 #27,338
2005 modern 110 #26,430
2006 modern 112 #26,415
2007 modern 121 #25,469
2008 modern 124 #25,371
2009 modern 120 #26,496
2010 modern 124 #26,582
2011 modern 117 #27,334
2012 modern 122 #26,696
2013 modern 127 #26,452
2014 modern 128 #26,490
2015 modern 129 #26,226
2016 modern 127 #26,566

Geography

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Where Mcgorrys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Halton, Orbiston, Hattonrigg and Liverpool. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Halton 008 Halton
2 Orbiston North Lanarkshire
3 Hattonrigg North Lanarkshire
4 Liverpool 051 Liverpool
5 Liverpool 056 Liverpool

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mcgorry

These lists show first names that appear often with the Mcgorry surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mcgorry

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Mcgorry, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Mcgorry surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Mcgorry household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Mcgorry is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mcgorry is most concentrated in decile 3 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

3
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mcgorry falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mcgorry is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of Over 70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

10
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Irish

This describes the area pattern most associated with Mcgorry, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mcgorry

The surname McCorry is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name 'Mac Goraidh', meaning 'son of Goraidh'. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Ireland, particularly in counties such as Tyrone and Derry, where the name has a strong historical presence.

The name can be traced back to the early medieval period, with records indicating its existence in the 12th and 13th centuries. During this time, Ireland witnessed the rise of many powerful clans and families, and the McCorry name was likely associated with one of these influential groups.

In ancient Irish texts and manuscripts, variations of the name, such as 'MacGorry' and 'McGorry', can be found, reflecting the fluidity of spelling conventions in those times. The name is also linked to certain place names in Ireland, such as the townland of Gorry in County Tyrone, suggesting a strong connection between the surname and specific geographic locations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname McCorry dates back to the 16th century, when a man named Odo McCorry was mentioned in the Annals of Ulster in 1572. This historical reference provides evidence of the name's existence during the tumultuous period of the Tudor conquest of Ireland.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname McCorry have left their mark. In the 17th century, John McCorry was a prominent Catholic priest and scholar who played a significant role in the Irish Confederacy during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms (1639-1653). Another notable figure was Patrick McCorry (1763-1835), an Irish politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for County Louth.

During the 19th century, the McCorry name gained further prominence with individuals like John McCorry (1802-1880), a successful merchant and philanthropist from Belfast, and Michael McCorry (1846-1907), a Catholic priest and writer who authored several works on Irish history and culture.

In more recent times, the name McCorry has been carried by notable individuals such as John McCorry (1923-2003), a British labour politician and Member of Parliament for Armagh, and Patrick McCorry (born 1954), an Irish Gaelic footballer who played for the county team of Tyrone.

The McCorry surname has a rich and diverse history, deeply rooted in the cultural and historical fabric of Ireland. Its enduring presence serves as a testament to the resilience and legacy of the Irish people, reflecting their struggles, achievements, and contributions to society over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Mcgorry families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mcgorry surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 1 Mcgorrys recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.74x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 1 8.74x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. West Derby in Lancashire leads with 1 Mcgorrys recorded in 1881 and an index of 303.03x.

Place Total Index
West Derby 1 303.03x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Mcgorry surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Anne 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Mcgorry households.

Occupation Count
Weaver (17/5) 1

FAQ

Mcgorry surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mcgorry surname in 1881?

In 1881, 15 people were recorded with the Mcgorry surname. That placed it at #31,451 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mcgorry surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 127 in 2016. That gives Mcgorry a modern rank of #26,566.

What does the Mcgorry surname mean?

A variant of the Gaelic surname Mac Goiridh referring to a loquacious or boastful person.

What does the Mcgorry map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Mcgorry bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.