MCCAUGHAN
Also recorded as Mc Caughan, Mccaughan
McCaughan
McCaughan is a surname of Scottish and Northern Irish origin. Derived from the Gaelic name Mac Eacháin meaning "son of Eachán," the surname McCaughan was historically associated with the clan MacEachainn in Scotland.
The McCaughan surname has a long and rich history, with variations in spellings such as McEachan, McCachan, and MacCachan being seen in historical records. The name is most commonly found in Northern Ireland, particularly in Counties Antrim and Derry.
Individuals bearing the surname McCaughan have had various occupations and roles throughout history, ranging from farmers to professionals. The name has also spread beyond the British Isles to countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, due to emigration patterns.
The McCaughan family crest, if available, would typically feature imagery and symbols associated with strength, loyalty, and heritage.
In contemporary times, individuals with the surname McCaughan continue to celebrate their family heritage and keep the name alive through genealogical research, family reunions, and maintaining connections with fellow McCaughans around the world.
There are approximately 241 people named McCaughan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named McCaughan.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Conor
- Daniel
- David
- Francis
- Garth
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Michael
- Robert
- Robin
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Anne
- Carol
- Elizabeth
- Julie
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
- Teresa
- Tracy
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
- Macgougan
- Macguckin
- Macgugan
- Macguigan
- Mackeaggan
- Mackecknie
- Mackeigan
- Mackiggan
- Magookin
- Maguigan
- Makogon
- Mccagney
- Mccaughern
- Mccaughin
- Mccaughran
- Mccaughrean
- Mccughan
- Mcgackin
- Mcgaughan
- Mcgaughin
- Mcgoogan
- Mcgookin
- Mcgougan
- Mcgucken
- Mcguckian
- Mcguckien
- Mcguckin
- Mcguckion
- Mcgugan
- Mcguggan
- Mcguggon
- Mcguicken
- Mcguickin
- Mcguigan
- Mcguiggan
- Mcguighan
- Mcgukin
- Mckaughan
- Mckeagan
- Mckecknie
- Mckeegan
- Mckergan
- Mckirgan
- Mcquiggan
- Mcquiggin
- Megaughin
- Mguigan
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