MACCRIMMON
Also recorded as Maccrimmon
MacCrimmon
The surname MacCrimmon, also spelt as MacCrummen, comes from Scottish Gaelic origins. It is a surname associated with the hereditary pipers to the chiefs of the Clan MacLeod of Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye. These hereditary pipers, known as the MacCrimmons, were highly regarded for their musical skill and were considered to be the premier pipers in Scotland.
The MacCrimmon family played a significant role in the development of piping music and the teaching of the bagpipes. They were known for their intricate compositions and their innovative techniques, influencing generations of pipers.
The most famous member of the MacCrimmon family was Iain Dall MacCrimmon, a blind piper who lived in the 16th century. He is credited with creating some of the most renowned piobaireachd (classical bagpipe music) tunes, which are still played and studied by pipers today.
The MacCrimmon legacy in piping continues to be celebrated, and their influence can be seen in the traditional music of Scotland. The surname MacCrimmon serves as a reminder of the rich musical heritage of the Scottish Highlands and the enduring tradition of the bagpipes.
There are approximately 139 people named MacCrimmon in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named MacCrimmon.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alastair
- Angus
- Calum
- Charles
- David
- Ian
- John
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Stewart
- Stuart
Female
- Ann
- Anne
- Catherine
- Colleen
- Fiona
- Gillian
- Karen
- Katie
- Kirsty
- Mary