MacGregor Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

Families named MacGregor share their surname's story with McGregor, its better-known spelling.

What is the meaning of MacGregor?

Name scholars give the meaning as “Son of Gregor”.

How is MacGregor related to McGregor?

MacGregor is listed among the recognised spellings of McGregor. Other spellings include Gregor and Gregory.

Is there a MacGregor coat of arms?

Arms linked to McGregor and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to.

Research your MacGregor family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.