McCosh

Mc'Cosh, a variant of the Scottish surname McCausland, is a surname of Scottish origin that is found predominantly in the United Kingdom. The McCosh surname is classified as being of patronymic origin, deriving from the Old Scots Gaelic name "Mag Cosain," which translates to "son of Cosain."

The McCosh surname is associated with the historic region of Galloway in southwestern Scotland. The name has been recorded in various forms throughout history, with variations including MacCoshe, MacCosy, McCosh, MacWhose, and others.

The Scottish surname McCosh has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom, particularly Northern Ireland. The name has also made its way to other English-speaking countries around the world through migration and settlement.

Individuals bearing the McCosh surname have been noted in various fields throughout history, including academia, the arts, and business. Notable individuals with the surname McCosh have made contributions to diverse fields and have left a mark on the historical record.

Overall, the surname McCosh is a reflection of Scotland's rich cultural heritage and the enduring influence of Scottish migration on the wider world.

There are approximately 347 people named McCosh in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named McCosh.

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

  • Andrew
  • Ben
  • Brian
  • David
  • Edward
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Robert
  • Thomas
  • William

Female

  • Anna
  • Christine
  • Elizabeth
  • Jennifer
  • Lizbeth
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Melissa
  • Nicola
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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