MCALPINE
Also recorded as Mc Alpine, Mcalpine
McAlpine
McAlpine is a Scottish surname of Irish origin. The name McAlpine is derived from the Gaelic Mac 'Illeathain, meaning "son of Leathan." The Leathan name itself is derived from the Gaelic word "leathan," which means "broad" or "wide."
The McAlpine family has a rich history, with records of the name dating back to medieval times in Scotland. The McAlpine clan is associated with regions such as Argyllshire and Perthshire in Scotland.
Over the centuries, the McAlpine family has been involved in various occupations, from farming to skilled trades. The name has also spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and the world, with McAlpines can be found in countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United States.
Today, the McAlpine surname is carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the spread and adaptability of this Scottish-Irish lineage. The name McAlpine is a testament to the enduring heritage and legacy of the Scottish clans in British history.
There are approximately 3,467 people named McAlpine in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,639th most common surname in Britain. Around 53 in a million people in Britain are named McAlpine.
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
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Kenneth
- Robert
- Stuart
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Alison
- Angela
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Helen
- Jean
- Joanne
- Linda
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Mary
- Pauline
- Sarah