MACQUEEN
Also recorded as Mac Queen, Macqueen
MacQueen
MacQueen is a Scottish surname of Gaelic origin, derived from the Old Gaelic "MacShuibhne," meaning "son of Suibhne." The MacQueen clan is associated with the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, particularly on the Isle of Skye.
The earliest recorded indication of the MacQueen name dates back to the 14th century in the Scottish Highlands. Members of the MacQueen clan were known for their fierce loyalty and bravery in battle.
Over time, the MacQueen surname spread beyond Scotland, with descendants of the clan establishing themselves in other parts of the British Isles and the wider world.
Today, individuals bearing the MacQueen surname can be found across the globe, particularly in countries with historic ties to the United Kingdom. The MacQueen name continues to be treasured by those who trace their ancestry back to this ancient Scottish clan.
There are approximately 1,100 people named MacQueen in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,851st most common surname in Britain. Around 17 in a million people in Britain are named MacQueen.
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
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- Donald
- Graham
- Ian
- James
- John
- Neil
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Ann
- Catherine
- Dagmar
- Elizabeth
- Hannah
- Helen
- Jane
- Karen
- Kirsty
- Lynn
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
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