The McCormack Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of McCormack, its origins in Ireland, and the story behind a McCormack family crest.
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Origin of the McCormack name
McCormack comes from Mac Cormaic, "son of Cormac", one of the most popular early Irish personal names, of uncertain meaning but often explained as "charioteer". Because the name was so common, MacLysaght finds no single sept: McCormacks were established in Longford, Fermanagh and several Munster counties. The tenor John McCormack, born in Athlone, made the name famous worldwide.
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McCormack name FAQ
What does the McCormack name mean?
Son of Cormac. Common variants include MacCormack, McCormick, Cormack.
Where does the McCormack surname come from?
It originates in Ireland, and is also found in the United States, England and Australia.
Is there a McCormack coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single McCormack crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized McCormack coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).