Other people with the name "Michael Currie"
Besides this website's eponym, Michael Bruce Currie, there are many other people with the name "Michael Currie" in the world.
Curries started to disperse in North America in the 19th century [1]
The origin of the Currie surname is apparently quite mysterious. [2]
Clan Currie was one of about 200 clans in Scotland.
"Michael" was the most popular first name in North America from 1954 to 1998. [3].
There are approximately 4.3 million people in America with the first name Michael. Extrapolating globally is difficult, but given that America represents 64% of the Anglosphere [4], we could estimate there are up to 10 million Michaels in the world.
Meanwhile, there are approximately 40,000 people with the last name "Currie" globally. (using a similar source for America [5] and extrapolation).
Thus it's likely there are about 500-1000 people globally with the name Michael Currie.
Given that Bruce is a name used by at most 0.3% of the people (which was the peak in the 1950s), it's possible there are about 3 people with the name Michael Bruce Currie - with enough uncertainty that it's quite possible this website's namesake is the only person alive in the world with that exact name.
"Pizza Currie"
The only other person with the exact name "Michael Bruce Currie" was a Fredericton, New Brunswick surveyor and greenskeeper (1939 - 1 November 2025).
https://mcadamsfh.com/tribute/details/2272/Michael-Currie/obituary.html#content-start
"It is with deep sadness that the family of Michael Bruce Currie announces his passing on November 1, 2025, at the age of 86.
Michael was born in Fredericton to parents Bruce Smith Currie and Charlotte Mae (Howland) Currie. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Janet (Kitchen) and brothers Peter (Sandra) and David (Diane), his daughter Debra (Paul), son John (Manuela) and sister-in-law Joan (Jim). He was a proud and loving grandfather to Megan, Malcolm, Charles, Olivia and Matteo. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and brother Patson Gale Currie.
Born and raised in Fredericton, Michael graduated from Fredericton High School in 1957 and attended Teachers College for one year before enrolling at the University of New Brunswick, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Forestry in 1968. During his university years, he played one season of UNB varsity hockey and spent the summer of 1965 playing semi-professional baseball in Rimouski, where he earned the nickname “Pizza Currie.”
Michael’s career reflected his strong work ethic and love of the outdoors. He taught school in Nackawic (1968-1970) and Oromocto (1970-1972) before joining the New Brunswick Power Commission where he worked from 1973-1983. He later spent 15 years surveying with Gordie Young at Woodlot Services Ltd. Even after retirement, he enjoyed part-time work at Mactaquac Golf Course, where he valued the friendship and conversation as much as the fresh air.
Outside of work, Michael had a lifelong appreciation for nature and simple pleasures. He loved fly-fishing—tying his own flies with care and precision—as well as hunting, skating, walking and reading. He loved all sports, in particular baseball, hockey and golf. He was an avid supporter of the Boston Bruins as well as the Baltimore Orioles. He was a lifelong fan of the UNB Reds hockey team, cheering on the team for many years. He had many lifelong friends (playing old-timer hockey with many of them) including Wayne, Carl, Les, Doodie and Wayman. Mike had a soft spot for all animals, in particular the many cats that he and Janet loved over the years and his special dog, Jake the Labrador, who enjoyed his fishing excursions on the Saint John River.
The family extends their gratitude to the staff and caregivers at Neill Hall as well as the many doctors and nurses who helped care for Michael during his time at the Chalmers Hospital.
There will be no visitation by request. A private graveside service will take place with a Celebration of Life to follow at a later date. For those who wish, donations in Michael's memory may be made to the SPCA or a charity of the donor's choice."
Other people with the name "Michael Currie"
- Second cousin Michael Allan Currie (born 1968). He is estranged from the family since 1986. He is the son of Allan Currie.
- Actor Michael Currie (born Herman Christian Schwenk Jr.; July 24, 1928 – December 22, 2009) was an American actor who appeared in several films and on television. Born in Kingston, New York to Herman Christian Schwenk Senior and Mabel Lockwood; he began his career in 1964. [6]
- Michael Currie, Professional photographer [7]
- Michael Currie, Litigation associate at Strikeman Elliot [8]
- Michael Currie, General manager at Steele Hyundai in Halifax [9]
- J. Michael Currie, investment adviser in Toronto (for BMO, and now TD) He now heads the "Currie Group" [thecurriegroup.ca] [10]
- Michael Bruce Curry, preacher at the Duke and Duchess of Kent's wedding [11]
- Michael G. Currie, mobile equipment consulting [12]
- Dr Michael Currie PhD is a psychoanalyst and clinical psychologist in private practice in Melbourne, where he works with adults, adolescents as well children and their families. [13] [14]
- Michael Currie, head of direct sales at Formlabs [15]
- Apparently there is a Michael Bruce Currie living at 16513 South Moccasin Path in Greenwood, Missouri 64034-9432 [16]. This is a rural farm address, set on what looks like a very attractive piece of land.
- A councillor in the shire of Bruce Rock, Australia, is named Bruce Michael Currie or Michael Bruce Currie: [17]