Recorded in many forms of which the most popular are McAreavey, and the only just similar MacGilreevy and MacIlreavy, this is an Irish Gaelic surname. It originates from around early 10th century. The name is particularly associated with the province of Ulster, and specifically the counties of Antrim and Down.
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