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McCauley

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Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Irish, Scottish

Meaning & History

Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Amhalghaidh meaning "son of Amhalghadh". The given name Amhalghadh is of uncertain meaning.

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VariantsMac Amhalghaidh, Macaulay, Macauley(Irish) Mac Amhalghaidh, Macaulay, Macauley(Scottish)
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Entry added June 13, 2019
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