About Macgillivary
The surname Macgillivary is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Gille Bhàidhir, meaning "son of the servant of Saint Bhàidhir." The name Bhàidhir refers to an early Christian saint, and Mac Gille Bhàidhir signifies a person who was a servant or devotee of Saint Bhàidhir. Over time, the name Macgillivary has evolved and become a distinct surname associated with Scottish heritage.
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The surname Macgillivary is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Macgillivary based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Macgillivary in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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