There are
630
Mcdiarmids in the USA
Mcdiarmid is the
35671st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Mcdiarmid

IanMcDiarmid

Ian McDiarmid is a Scottish actor and director, best known for his portrayal of Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars film series.

GordonMcDiarmid

Gordon McDiarmid is a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.

RobertMcDiarmid

Robert McDiarmid is a Scottish cricketer who played for Scotland in international matches.

MacDiarmada

Mac Diarmada, also known as Sean Mac Diarmada, was an Irish republican and one of the leaders of the Easter Rising in 1916.

DuncanMacdiarmid

Duncan Macdiarmid was a British soldier and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest military award for valor in the British Empire.

LachlanMacDiarmid

Lachlan MacDiarmid is a British photographer known for his documentary-style work depicting social and cultural issues.

AlasdairMacDiarmid

Alasdair MacDiarmid is a Scottish rugby player who has represented Scotland in international matches.

JohnCharles

John Charles McDiarmid is a New Zealand politician who served as a member of the New Zealand Parliament.

CliffMcDiarmid

Cliff McDiarmid is an Australian rules footballer who played for the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League.

AndrewMcDiarmid

Andrew McDiarmid is a Scottish professional golfer who has competed on the European Tour.

Mcdiarmid Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'McDiarmid' is of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic personal name 'Mac Dhiarmaid' meaning 'son of Diarmid.' Diarmid is a Gaelic name derived from the elements 'di' meaning 'without' and 'armait' meaning 'envy.' The name was traditionally associated with the Clan Campbell.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'McDiarmid' is most common in Scotland, particularly in the western regions. It is also found in other English-speaking countries with Scottish diaspora, such as Canada, the United States, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'McDiarmid' include MacDermid, McDermid, and MacDiarmuid.
Migration and ImmigrationDue to the Scottish diaspora, people with the surname 'McDiarmid' have migrated to various countries, particularly during periods of Scottish emigration in the 18th and 19th centuries. Many Scots settled in North America, Australia, and New Zealand.