Name Meaning & Origin
"A surname."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
McIntyre, McEntire, MacIntyre, McAteer, and McIntire are Scottish and Irish surnames derived from the Gaelic Mac an tSaoir literally meaning "son of the Craftsman or Mason", but more commonly cited as "son of the Carpenter." The corresponding English name is Wright. It is common in Ulster and the highlands of Scotland, found in Ireland mostly in counties Donegal, Londonderry, Tyrone and Sligo.
McIntyre, McEntire, MacIntyre, McAteer, and McIntire are Scottish and Irish surnames derived from the Gaelic Mac an tSaoir literally meaning "son of the Craftsman or Mason", but more commonly cited as "son of the Carpenter." The corresponding English name is Wright. It is common in Ulster and the highlands of Scotland, found in Ireland mostly in counties Donegal, Londonderry, Tyrone and Sligo.
Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.
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Root element "Macintyre" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~75 people named Macintyre in the US. Peaked in 2012 with 9 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Macintyre is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 3.
Macintyre is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.
Approximately 75 people in the United States are named Macintyre. The name peaked in 2012 with 9 recorded uses.
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