MacIomhair is a Scottish Gaelic surname, equivalent to the anglicized forms MacIver and McIver. It is a patronymic name meaning "son of Íomhar", which is the Irish form of the personal name Ivor.EtymologyThe personal name Ivor derives from the Old Norse Ívarr, composed of the elements ýr' (yew tree, bow) and herr (army, warrior). The name was borne by Scandinavian settlers and invaders during the Middle Ages, and it was adopted in Ireland as Íomhar, in Scotland as Iomhar, and in Wales as Ifor. The Gaelic patronymic MacIomhair thus reflects this ancient Norse heritage, linking Scottish bearers to the Viking-era personal name.Geographic DistributionAccording to surname distribution data from Forebears, MacIomhair is primarily found in Scotland, especially in areas with historical Gaelic influence. The surname is relatively rare, with the majority of bearers concentrated in the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Related NamesVariants of MacIomhair include Íomhar, the Irish given name from which it is derived, as well as anglicized forms like MacIver and McIver. Cognate surnames in other cultures include Iversen (Norwegian), Ivarsson (Swedish), Ivers (Irish), McKeever (Irish), and the Irish forms Mac Íomhair and McIver.Meaning: Son of Íomhar (Ivor)Origin: Scottish GaelicType: Patronymic surnameUsage: Historically in Scotland