About Maguire
The surname Maguire is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Uidhir," meaning "son of Odhar." The name Odhar itself translates to "dun" or "sallow-colored," referring to someone with a fair or tawny complexion. The Maguire surname is predominantly found in the province of Ulster in Ireland and is associated with the ancient ruling family of Fermanagh. Today, it is a common surname in Ireland and among the Irish diaspora.
The surname Maguire is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maguire based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Maguire is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Maguire in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Maguire using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.