Maguire Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Maguire name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Maguire coat of arms.
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Origin of the Maguire name
Maguire comes from Mag Uidhir, "son of Odhar", a personal name meaning "dun-coloured". The Maguires were lords of Fermanagh from the late thirteenth century until the Plantation of Ulster, ruling from Enniskillen. The name is still most common in Fermanagh and the neighbouring counties.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Maguire name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Maguire name in Ireland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, England and Australia; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Maguire name FAQ
What does the Maguire name mean?
Son of Odhar, "the dun-coloured". Common variants include McGuire, MacGuire, Maguier.
Where does the Maguire surname come from?
It originates in Ireland, and is also found in the United States, England and Australia.
Is there a Maguire coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Maguire crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Maguire coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).