Show ContentsMcPhiaraic History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The surname McPhiaraic comes from the Gaelic Mac Phiaraic, an equivalent of the English name Peter, and was often Anglicized as MacFeyrick. 1

Early Origins of the McPhiaraic family

The surname McPhiaraic was first found in Ballinrobe, County Mayo (Irish: Maigh Eo) located on the West coast of the Republic of Ireland in the province of Connacht, where it originated with a branch of the Berminghams of Dunmore, County Galway. 1

Early History of the McPhiaraic family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our McPhiaraic research. Another 23 words (2 lines of text) covering the year 1783 is included under the topic Early McPhiaraic History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

McPhiaraic Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Feerick, Feyrick, MacFeerick, MacFeyrick and many more.

Early Notables of the McPhiaraic family

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Migration of the McPhiaraic family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: J. Feerick, who landed in New York in 1850; John and Mary Feerick, who also landed in New York in 1850; Patt, Bridget, Libby, and Michael Feerick, who arrived in New York in 1851.



  1. MacLysaght, Edward, Supplement to Irish Families. Baltimore: Genealogical Book Company, 1964. Print.


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