Corkill
Encyclopedia
Corkill is a surname
of Irish and Manx origin
. The name is an Anglicised form of the Gaelic Mac Thorcaill ("son of Thorkell") which is derived from the Old Norse
personal name meaning "Thor's kettle".
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
of Irish and Manx origin
Manx surnames
Manx surnames are surnames which originate on the Isle of Man. The general make up of Manx surnames reflects the recorded history of the island, which can be divided into three different eras - Gaelic, Norse, and English. In consequence most Manx surnames are derived from the Gaelic, Norse, and...
. The name is an Anglicised form of the Gaelic Mac Thorcaill ("son of Thorkell") which is derived from the Old Norse
Old Norse
Old Norse is a North Germanic language that was spoken by inhabitants of Scandinavia and inhabitants of their overseas settlements during the Viking Age, until about 1300....
personal name meaning "Thor's kettle".
People
- Danny CorkillDanny CorkillDanny Corkill is an American child actor who saw early success in such films as Without a Trace and D.A.R.Y.L. He was born in Park Ridge, Illinois, and, now retired from acting, lives in the Chicago area....
, (born 1974), an actor. - Richard CorkillRichard CorkillRichard Kenneth Corkill was the Chief Minister of the Isle of Man, December 2001 to December 2004. He was born in Douglas, Isle of Man. He was elected by Tynwald with 21 votes, defeating Edgar Quine, who received 10 votes....
, (born 1951), Manx, a Chief Minister of the Isle of Man.