Show ContentsMcEncroe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The original Irish Gaelic form of this name is "Mac Conchruabha," where the "ruabha" is most likely a place name, but the name has been Anglicized into many different forms.

Early Origins of the McEncroe family

The surname McEncroe was first found in Thomond (Irish: Tuadh Mumhan), literally North Thomond, the pre-Norman Kingdom of Thomond, since divided between counties Limerick, Tipperary and Clare, where they held a family seat as Chiefs of their sept. The name is most popular in the counties of Cavan and Leitrim.

Early History of the McEncroe family

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McEncroe Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: McEnchroe, MacEnroe, McEnroe, Crowe, Crow, McEnchro, McInroe, McInchroe, McEncroe, McEncro, McInro and many more.

Early Notables of the McEncroe family

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United States McEncroe migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

McEncroe Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • William McEncroe, who settled in South Carolina in 1823
  • John McEncroe, who settled in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina in 1828

Contemporary Notables of the name McEncroe (post 1700) +

  • Dermit McEncroe, Irish physician and poet, fl. early 18th-century
  • Francis Gerard McEncroe (1908-1979), Australian publican, caterer, dairy farmer and food manufacturer, best known for developing the Chiko Roll


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