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Meaning & History
Etymology
MacEntire is a Scottish surname, a variant of MacIntyre, which itself derives from the Gaelic Mac an tSaoir, meaning "son of the carpenter." The name originates from the Scottish Highlands, where the MacIntyres were a prominent clan.
Notable Bearers
While MacEntire is less common than its related forms like McIntyre, it shares the same occupational origin. Variants such as Tyree also exist. The name is primarily found in Scotland and among the Scottish diaspora.
Variants
Related surnames include MacIntyre, McIntyre, and Tyree, all tracing back to the Gaelic root Mac an tSaoir.
- Meaning: "son of the carpenter"
- Origin: Scottish Gaelic
- Type: Occupational surname
- Usage: Scottish
Related Names
Variants
Sources: Forebears — macentire