Magee

Magee is a surname of Irish origin and a place name used in several countries. It is found in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and North America, where towns, campuses, and institutions bear the name. As a surname, Magee is carried by people across diverse fields, including politics, sports, arts, and academia.

Etymology and distribution: Magee is most common in Ulster and among Irish diaspora communities. The name is associated with Gaelic-origin surnames and has several regional spellings and adaptations. In North America, families bearing Magee have contributed to local history and culture in multiple communities.

Geography and institutions: The Magee Campus of Ulster University is located in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland, serving as a major higher-education site on the city’s west bank. In the United States, Magee, Mississippi, is a town in Simpson County. The name also appears in medical institutions, such as Magee-Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, part of the UPMC system. Historically, Magee College in Derry was a 19th-century Presbyterian institution that became part of the broader University of Ulster system, with its legacy carried forward at the Magee Campus.

Education history: Magee College contributed to higher education and theological training in Ireland and helped shape the provision of higher education in the region through its incorporation into the modern university structure.

People: Magee is a widely used surname with numerous bearers in various professions. Notable individuals span areas such as politics, sports, literature, and science, reflecting the name’s broad cultural presence.

See also: McGee, Maguires, and other Anglicized variants.