Masterson
“son of the master, from máighistir (Latin magister)”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Masterson an Irish name?
Masterson 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 an Mháighistir.
What does the surname Masterson mean?
Masterson (Irish: Mac an Mháighistir) means “son of the master, from máighistir (Latin magister)”. Origin: Gaelic sept & English settlers.
Where in Ireland is the surname Masterson from?
The historic homeland of the Masterson name is Cavan, Longford, Roscommon, Wexford. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Masterson?
Mac an Mháighistir. Related spellings: MacMaster, McMaster, Master.
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