McAllister
“son of Alastar, a Gaelic form of Alexander”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is McAllister an Irish name?
McAllister is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mac Alastair.
What does the surname McAllister mean?
McAllister (Irish: Mac Alastair) means “son of Alastar, a Gaelic form of Alexander”. Origin: Scottish Gaelic (a MacDonald branch).
Where in Ireland is the surname McAllister from?
The historic homeland of the McAllister name is Antrim. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for McAllister?
Mac Alastair. Related spellings: MacAllister, MacAlister, McAlister, MacCallister, McCallister, MacAlester, McAlester, MacEllister, Callister.
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