McGuffie

McGuffie
Recorded in the spellings of MacGuffog, MacGuffie and MacCuffie, but more generally in the short forms McGuffog, McGuffolk, McGuffie and McCaffie, this is an early Scottish surname. It is unclear as to the origin, which may be locational from an estate called Guffokland, believed to have been near Stewarton in Argylshire, or possibly a patronymic from the early Gaelic name MacDabhog, which translates as the son of David. It is said that the family of McGuffok were once very powerful in Central Galloway, with Patrik McGuffok being a herald on behalf of Sir Robert Bruce, and making statements on his behalf in the year 1291. It was probably his son as Richard McCuffok, who in 1329 was confirmed as the owner of lands in "Kelinsture and Cloentes" for services to King Robert, The Bruce (1306 - 1329). Other recordings from that period showing an early spread of the name through the country include: John McCoffot, the rector of Gewilston in Galloway in 1347, Ellen McGuffok in Aberdeen in 1376, and Thomas M'Guffok, who is recorded as being secretary to Margaret, the countess of Douglas, in 1429. The name spelling as McGuffie is apparently first recorded in 1513 when Colonel John McGuffie, was one of the list of Scottish officers killed at the battle of Flodden in 1513, whilst in 1570 a Provost M'Guffie was recorded in Wigtown, and John M'Kuffie in yet another variation of the spelling, was a councillor at Kircudbright.

Surnames reference. 2013.

Игры ⚽ Нужно решить контрольную?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Sam McGuffie — Infobox NCAA Athlete color = LightSteelBlue fontcolor = Black name = Sam McGuffie caption = college = Michigan conference = Big Ten sport = Football jersey = 2 position = RB class = Freshman major = minor = nickname = career start = 2008 height… …   Wikipedia

  • Ryan McGuffie — Infobox Football biography playername = Ryan McGuffie fullname = nickname = dateofbirth = birth date and age|1980|7|22 cityofbirth = Dumfries countryofbirth = Scotland height = currentclub = Morton clubnumber = position = Midfielder youthyears =… …   Wikipedia

  • Louis McGuffie — VC (15 March 1893 4 October 1918) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.DetailsHe was 25 years old, and …   Wikipedia

  • Bill McGuffie — (11 December 1927 ndash; 22 March 1987) was a highly experienced pianist who went on to become a film composer and conductor. He also made several television appearances before this, most notably in Softly, Softly as a pub pianist. As well as… …   Wikipedia

  • Dr. Who & the Daleks (soundtrack) — Dr. Who the Daleks Soundtrack album by Malcolm Lockyer, Bill McGuffie, Barry Gray Released …   Wikipedia

  • Isel Cricket Club — Infobox cricket team county = Isel Cricket Club coach = captain = James Gate founded = 21/June/1987 ground = Cockermouth School website = [http://www.wacca.org.uk WACCA] Cricket teams had come and gone in Isel for more than a century at the whim… …   Wikipedia

  • Robert Ballard Long — Infobox Military Person name= Robert Ballard Long lived= 4 April, 1771 ndash; 2 March, 1825 placeofbirth= Chichester, West Sussex placeofdeath= Berkeley Square, London allegiance= flagicon|United Kingdom United Kingdom serviceyears= 1791 to 1821… …   Wikipedia

  • 2008 Michigan Wolverines football team — 2008 Michigan Wolverines football Conference Big Ten Conference 2008 record 3–9 (2–6 Big Ten) Head coach Rich Rodriguez (1st year) …   Wikipedia

  • Battle of Albuera — Infobox Military Conflict caption=Marshal Beresford disarming a Polish lancer at the Battle of Albuera . Print by T. Sutherland, 1831. conflict=Battle of Albuera partof=the Peninsular War date=16 May 1811 place=Albuera, south of Badajoz, Spain… …   Wikipedia

  • maritime law — the body of law relating to maritime commerce and navigation, and to maritime matters generally. [1860 65] * * * or admiralty law or admiralty Body of legal rules that governs ships and shipping. One early compilation of maritime regulations is… …   Universalium

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”