MACGILL
Recorded variant spellings include Mac Gill, Macgill
MacGill
MacGill is a Scottish and Irish surname of Gaelic origin, derived from the Gaelic name "Mac an Ghoill," meaning "son of the stranger." The "stranger" here refers to someone who was not a Gaelic-speaking native of Scotland or Ireland.
The MacGill surname has been used by several notable individuals throughout history. One prominent figure was George MacGill, a Scottish poet and writer known for his works in the early 19th century. Another well-known bearer of the surname was Sir George MacGill, a famous Scottish politician who served as a member of Parliament during the late 20th century.
The MacGill surname is predominantly found in Scotland and Ireland, with a significant presence in the regions of Argyll in Scotland and Donegal in Ireland. The name has also spread to other parts of the British Isles and beyond due to migration and the diaspora of the Scottish and Irish populations.
Today, individuals with the surname MacGill can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world where Scottish and Irish communities have settled. The name continues to be a testament to the rich cultural history and heritage of the Gaelic-speaking peoples of Scotland and Ireland.
Typical given names associated with the MacGill surname
Male
- Adam
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- George
- Jamie
- John
- Peter
- Sean
- Simon
- William
Female
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Janet
- Kathryn
- Lynn
- Margaret
- Ruth
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Shirley
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 250 people named MacGill in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named MacGill.
Famous people named MacGill
- Moyna Macgill - Irish actress (1895 to 1975)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.