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McCormick

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Name — An Irish surname, a variant of McCormack, meaning "son of Cormac."

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Etymology

From Scottish Gaelic and Irish Mac Cormaic (literally “son of Cormac”), from Old Irish Cormac, Corbmac, which is itself from corb (“chariot”) + mac (“son”). The double patronymic "arose when the meaning of Cormac began to be lost sight of". Many books of baby names also connect the name to an Irish word for "raven".

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Frequently asked questions

What does “McCormick” mean?
The word “McCormick” means an Irish surname, a variant of McCormack, meaning "son of Cormac.".
How do you pronounce “McCormick”?
“McCormick” is pronounced muh-KAW-mihk (/məˈkɔː(ɹ)mɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “McCormick” in a sentence?
Here is “McCormick” used in a sentence: “McCormick is also known as the name of a major spice company.”
What part of speech is “McCormick”?
“McCormick” is a name.
Is “McCormick” a common word?
“McCormick” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Related words

MacCormick McCormac McCormack McCormic McOrmick

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