MALCOMSON

Malcomson

Malcomson is a surname of Scottish origin, deriving from the personal name Malcolm, which comes from the Gaelic name "Maol Chaluim", meaning "servant of St. Columba". The name Malcolm was popular among the Scottish and Irish, particularly during the Middle Ages.

The Malcomson surname is thought to have been first found in Angus, Scotland, where they held a family seat from early times. The first recorded instance of the name was of a family who were anciently seated as Lairds of Craigton in the parish of St. Cyrus in Kincardineshire. Over time, the name spread to other parts of Scotland and later to Ireland.

One prominent figure with the Malcomson surname was Acheson Hume Malcomson (1871–1938), an Irish politician and businessman who served as Lord Mayor of Dublin. Another notable individual with the name was George Malcomson, a Canadian businessman who co-founded the automobile manufacturing company, Ford of Canada.

The Malcomson surname has various spelling variations including Malkinson, Malkeson, Mollkison, and Malkinson. Today, individuals with the surname Malcomson can be found across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, and other parts of the world, often with diverse backgrounds and occupations.

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
• Brian
• Christopher
• Colin
• David
• Eric
• Ian
• James
• John
• Nicholas
• Robert
• Samuel
• Thomas
• William

Female

• Barbara
• Diane
• Elizabeth
• Heather
• Jane
• Julie
• Kathleen
• Lynda
• Margaret
• Mary
• Pauline
• Ruth
• Sarah
• Susan

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