In some cases, the surnames are derived from the Scottish Gaelic MacAmhalghaidh and Irish Mac Amhalghaidh.
[2] The Gaelic surnames originated as patronyms; however, they are no longer used to refer to the actual names of the bearers' fathers.
[2] In other cases, the surnames are derived from the Scottish Gaelic MacAmhlaidh, or the Irish Mac Amhlaoibh.
The Gaelic surnames originated as patronyms; however, they are no longer used to refer to the actual names of the bearers' fathers.
[7] According to the General Register Office in Ireland, there were 30 McCauley births recorded in 1890, and there were 49 for the surname McAuley.