MCPOLAND
Also recorded as Mc Poland, Mcpoland
McPoland
McPoland is a surname of Scottish and Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic language. The name is a variant of the surname MacPhail/McPhail, which itself comes from the Gaelic "Mac Phà il", meaning "son of Paul".
The McPoland surname is most commonly found in Scotland and Ireland, particularly in areas with a strong Gaelic heritage. Those carrying the surname can trace their ancestry back to ancestors who were likely involved in various trades or occupations, or who worked as farmers or landowners.
Like many surnames of Celtic origin, McPoland is part of a rich tapestry of names that reflect the history and cultural diversity of the British Isles. Today, individuals with the surname McPoland can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, continuing to contribute to the country's cultural and social landscape.
There are approximately 152 people named McPoland in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named McPoland.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Aaron
- Anthony
- Bernard
- Dermot
- Hugh
- Ian
- John
- Martin
- Michael
- Peter
- Robert
- Sean
- Shaun
Female
- Amii
- Deidre
- Eileen
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Karen
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Yvonne
Similar and related surnames
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