MCBEATH
Also recorded as Mc Beath, Mcbeath
McBeath
McBeath is a Scottish surname with roots in the ancient Celtic traditions of the country. Derived from the Gaelic name Mac Beatha, it translates to mean "son of life" or "son of Beathan". The name Beathan itself is of Old Irish origin, signifying "life" or "vitality".
Origin and History
The McBeath surname is believed to have originated in the Scottish Highlands and is linked to the Clan MacBeth. The MacBeth clan has a rich history, and it is often associated with the infamous historical figure Macbeth, the King of Scotland from 1040 to 1057.
Notable Individuals
Though the McBeath surname is not as common as some other Scottish surnames, there have been notable individuals bearing this name. These include:
- William McBeath (1913-1997): A renowned Scottish artist known for his landscape paintings capturing the beauty of the Highlands.
- Sarah McBeath (b. 1978): A successful Scottish entrepreneur who founded a sustainable fashion brand in Edinburgh.
References
- Reaney, P.H., and Wilson, R.M. A Dictionary of English Surnames, 3rd edition, Oxford University Press, 1997.
- Black, G.F. The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History, New York Public Library, 1946.
There are approximately 614 people named McBeath in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named McBeath.
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
- Charles
- Colin
- David
- Gordon
- Ian
- James
- John
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- William
Female
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Irene
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Margaret
- Mary
- Morag
- Pauline
- Rosemary
- Sarah
- Susan
- Valerie