MacIntire

MacIntire is a surname of Scottish origin. It is a variant spelling of MacIntyre, which itself derives from the Gaelic Mac an t-Saoir, meaning “son of the carpenter.” As with many Gaelic-derived names, the prefix Mac indicates “son of,” while the second element denotes an occupation. The spelling MacIntire reflects Anglicization and regional pronunciation influences that occurred in Scotland and among settlers abroad.

While the exact lineages vary, MacIntire and its variants have historically appeared in Scottish records and in diaspora communities descended from Scottish settlers. The name spread to North America during periods of Scottish and Ulster-Scottish immigration, with bearers of the surname appearing in colonial and later American populations as well as in Canada. In contemporary usage, MacIntire remains relatively uncommon, with geographic clusters often linked to families tracing ancestry to Scotland or to colonial-era Scottish-influenced regions.

There are no widely documented individuals who are notable bearing the surname MacIntire alone in major biographical references. As with many surnames, bearers may achieve local or professional notability, and some individuals may appear in historical or genealogical records under spelling variants such as MacIntyre or McIntire.

Related surnames include MacIntyre and McIntire, and the name may be found among communities preserving Scottish heritage.