MCKEEN
Also recorded as Mc Keen, Mckeen
McKeen
McKeen is a surname of Scottish and Irish origin. The name is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Eoghainn, meaning "son of Eoghan". The personal name Eoghan comes from the Old Irish name Eógan, which means "born of the yew".
Scottish Origin
In Scotland, the McKeen surname is believed to have originated in the western Highlands. The name is associated with clans such as Clan MacIan and Clan MacKinnon. Members of these clans are known to have used the surname McKeen, among other variations.
Irish Origin
In Ireland, McKeen is considered to be an anglicised form of the Gaelic name Mac Aodháin, which means "son of Aodhán". The name Aodhán is derived from the Irish word aodh, which means "fire".
Distribution and Variants
The McKeen surname is relatively uncommon but can be found primarily in Scotland and Ireland. Variants of the name include MacKeen, McKean, McKeon, and MacKeown.
Notable Individuals
- John McKeen: A Scottish poet known for his works in the 19th century.
- Alice McKeen: An Irish historian who specialises in Celtic studies.
- Samuel MacKeen: A prominent figure in Scottish folklore and storytelling traditions.
Legacy
The McKeen surname carries a rich history with roots in both Scottish and Irish cultures. Those who bear the name often take pride in their heritage and ancestral connections to the Gaelic traditions of Scotland and Ireland.
There are approximately 488 people named McKeen in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named McKeen.
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
- Alistair
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Kenneth
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Angela
- Anne
- Deborah
- Diane
- Dorota
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Laura
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Sarah
- Susan
- William
Similar and related surnames
- Mackeen
- MacKen
- Mackenn
- Mackenow
- Mackeon
- Mackeown
- Macky
- Macqueen
- Makin
- Maughan
- McCann
- McCune
- McKain
- Mckean
- Mckeane
- Mckee
- Mckeean
- Mckeena
- Mckeene
- Mckeeney
- Mckehon
- Mckein
- Mcken
- Mckenn
- Mckenne
- Mckennea
- Mckeon
- Mckeonn
- Mckeoun
- Mckeowen
- Mckeown
- Mckeowne
- Mckewen
- Mckewn
- Mckie
- McKinna
- Mcknew
- Mckno
- Mckoen
- McKone
- Mckye
- Mcqueen
- McQuinn
- Meakin
- Meekin
- Meighan
- Mkeown
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.