About Mcnamara
The surname McNamara is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Conmara, meaning "son of Conmara." The name Conmara itself is believed to be a combination of the Gaelic words "con," meaning "hound," and "mara," meaning "sea." Therefore, the surname McNamara can be interpreted as "son of the hound of the sea." It is a relatively common surname in Ireland, particularly in the counties of Clare and Limerick.
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The surname Mcnamara is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcnamara 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 Mcnamara in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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