MCALINDEN
Also recorded as Mc Alinden, Mcalinden
McAlinden
McAlinden is a surname of Irish origin, believed to be derived from the Gaelic name 'Mac Giolla Fhionntáin', meaning 'son of the devotee of St. Fintan'. The name is predominantly found in Northern Ireland and is most commonly, but not exclusively, associated with families in County Armagh.
The McAlinden family is one with a rich history and heritage, often with ties to the ancient clans and septs of Ireland. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname have been involved in various aspects of Irish life, including agriculture, business, and politics.
The McAlinden name may have undergone variations in spelling over time, including MacAlinden, McAlindon, and MacAllen, reflecting the fluidity of surnames in historical records and migration patterns.
Today, the McAlinden surname continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and beyond, symbolising a connection to Irish ancestry and a proud heritage.
There are approximately 884 people named McAlinden in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,134th most common surname in Britain. Around 14 in a million people in Britain are named McAlinden.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- Denis
- Hugh
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Joseph
- Kevin
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Thomas
- Vincent
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Jacqueline
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Pauline
- Sarah