MCCADDEN

Also recorded as Mc Cadden, Mccadden

McCadden

McCadden is a Scottish and Irish surname of Gaelic origin. The name is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Cadáin," meaning "son of Cadán." The prefix "Mac" means "son of" in Gaelic.

The McCadden surname is primarily found in Scotland and Ireland, with variations such as MacCadden, McCadden, and MacCadden. The name has historical significance and is associated with various clans and families in both regions.

The McCadden surname has a rich history, with individuals bearing the name making significant contributions to various fields such as politics, academia, business, and the arts.

Over the years, the McCadden surname has spread to different parts of the world due to migration and diaspora, with individuals of McCadden descent now residing in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

The McCadden surname continues to be an important part of Scottish and Irish heritage, serving as a link to the ancestral roots of many individuals bearing the name today.

There are approximately 158 people named McCadden in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named McCadden.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Anthony
  • Colin
  • Craig
  • David
  • Edward
  • James
  • John
  • Kevin
  • Michael
  • Paul

Female

  • Amy
  • Carol
  • Caroline
  • Ellen
  • Gillian
  • Helen
  • Jacqueline
  • Jane
  • Laura
  • Lynne
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Maureen

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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