MACKILLOP
Also recorded as Mac Killop, Mackillop
MacKillop
Origin and Meaning MacKillop is a Scottish Gaelic surname derived from the Old Gaelic name "MacFhiolais," which means "son of Nicholas." The name can be found primarily in Scotland and Ireland, with variations in spelling such as MacKillop, MacEllop, and MacAllop.
History The MacKillop surname is believed to have originated in Argyll in Western Scotland, where the clan MacKillop held lands near the Isle of Skye. The name is associated with the Clan Donald and is one of the septs (sub-clans) of the larger MacDonald Clan. The MacKillops were known for their fierce loyalty to their clan and their strong warrior ethos.
Notable Individuals One of the most famous individuals bearing the MacKillop surname is Saint Mary MacKillop (1842-1909), an Australian nun who was canonised as a saint by the Catholic Church in 2010. She was known for her work in education and social welfare and is considered the patron saint of Australia.
Variants The MacKillop surname has several variants, including McKillop, MacKillop, MacEllop, and MacAllop. These variations reflect the different ways the name has been recorded over the years in official documents and historical records.
Modern Day Today, individuals with the MacKillop surname can be found across the world, with a significant concentration in Scotland, Australia, and Ireland. The name has retained its Scottish heritage and continues to be a source of pride for those who bear it.
There are approximately 333 people named MacKillop in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named MacKillop.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Angus
- Colin
- Donald
- Duncan
- George
- Iain
- John
- Martin
- Norman
- Ronald
Female
- Agnes
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Fiona
- Gloria
- Lorna
- Lucinda
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sharon
- Shirley
- Shona
- Susan