McMaster Name Origin
/mac-MAS-ter/-
American (Celtic) 60%
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Canadian (Celtic) 30%
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Australian (Celtic) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: McMaster
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The surname McMaster is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic Mac a' Mhaighstir, meaning 'son of the master' or 'son of the teacher'. It is a patronymic surname often associated with Scottish and Irish heritage, and has spread to countries with Scottish diaspora such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name McMaster each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).