McKoy History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the McKoy familyThe surname McKoy was first found in County Cork (Irish: Corcaigh) the ancient Kingdom of Deis Muin (Desmond), located on the southwest coast of Ireland in the province of Munster, where they trace their origins through Amhailgadh, brother of Flaitheartach on the Maguire pedigree. He was in turn ancestor of MacAodh. 1 This line was native Irish, not to be confused with the group who descend from Mary MacCoy, wife of Duncan Campbell, of Inverary, Scotland who settled in Ulster, part of the Plantation of Ireland. They held lands in Londonderry. Early History of the McKoy familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our McKoy research. Another 69 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1715, 1774, 1832, 1839, 1872 and 1899 are included under the topic Early McKoy History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McKoy Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: MacCoy, MacCooey and others. Early Notables of the McKoy familyAnother 38 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early McKoy Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McKoy RankingIn the United States, the name McKoy is the 5,118th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 2
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: McKoy Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
McKoy Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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