For background on how the map was made (and its flaws), see the relevant blog entry.
Carr | numerous: all provinces, particularly Ulster and Connacht. This English name is used to represent a number of indigenous names: Ó Ceara (Galway), Mac Giolla Arraith (Monaghan), Mac Giolla Cheara (Donegal), Ó Carra (Ulster). It is also synonym of the Scottish Kerr. MIF. |
Ker | Very rare: Belfast etc. See Kerr. |
Kerr | Very numerous: all areas, but mainly Ulster and N Leinster. Ir. Mac Giolla Cheara, Ceara is the name of more than one woman saint. However, it is mainly a Scottish name from the Border, where Carr is a synonym, as it is in Ireland. MIF. |
DEDs where McCarr and a second surname are found together
This list shows total 1901 McCarr households by county.
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