MCCRIMMON
Also recorded as Mc Crimmon, Mccrimmon
McCrimmon
McCrimmon is a Scottish surname deriving from the Gaelic MacCrimmon or MacCruimein, meaning "son of the priest". The McCrimmon clan is associated with the Isle of Skye in Scotland and is particularly renowned for its contribution to traditional Scottish music.
The McCrimmon family is known for its hereditary role as the hereditary pipers to the MacLeod of Dunvegan, the Chief of the Clan MacLeod. The most famous member of the McCrimmon family is Iain Dall MacCrimmon, a blind piper and composer who lived in the 16th century and is credited with creating some of the most famous tunes in Scottish bagpipe music.
The McCrimmon family's legacy in traditional music is preserved through the MacCrimmon piping dynasty, which has passed down piping skills and knowledge through generations. The MacCrimmon Memorial Piobaireachd competition, held annually, honours this rich musical heritage.
In contemporary times, individuals bearing the surname McCrimmon can be found not only in Scotland but also in other parts of the United Kingdom and the wider world, contributing to diverse fields and upholding the legacy of their ancestral name.
There are approximately 333 people named McCrimmon in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named McCrimmon.
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
- Callum
- Dann
- David
- Donald
- Ian
- James
- John
- Neil
- Robert
- Stuart
- Thomas
Female
- Agnes
- Angela
- Carol
- Deborah
- Deidre
- Donna
- Elaine
- Elizabeth
- Karen
- Lynn
- Margaret
- Marie
- Mary
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