The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Quick answersIs Ferguson an Irish name?
Ferguson has two separate origins. A Gaelic sept and an incoming family ended up with the same English spelling, and they are not related — which one you belong to is a question the surname cannot answer, only the records can. In Irish the name is Mac Fearghusa.
What does the surname Ferguson mean?
Ferguson (Irish: Mac Fearghusa) means “son of Fearghus, 'man-strength'”. Origin: Ulster Scots / Gaelic.
Where in Ireland is the surname Ferguson from?
The historic homeland of the Ferguson name is Antrim, Down. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Ferguson?
Mac Fearghusa.
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