MCCAIN

Also recorded as Mc Cain, Mccain

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

McCain

McCain is a surname of Scottish and Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name 'Mac Cáin', meaning 'son of Cáin' or 'belonging to Cáin'. The prefix 'Mac' is a common element in Scottish and Irish surnames, denoting 'son of' in Gaelic.

The McCain surname is associated with various prominent figures in Scottish and Irish history. The name has been borne by notable individuals and families, with connections to different regions in Scotland and Ireland.

In modern times, one of the most well-known bearers of the McCain surname is John McCain, an American politician and military officer with Scottish and Irish ancestry. John McCain served as a United States Senator and was the Republican Party's nominee for President of the United States in the 2008 election.

The McCain surname has a rich history and continues to be passed down through generations, symbolising the enduring legacy of Scottish and Irish heritage.

There are approximately 225 people named McCain in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named McCain.

Surname type: From name of parent

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Ireland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Charles
Christopher
Cohen
David
Donald
John
Laurence
Paul
Robert
Stephen
Thomas
William

Female

Beryl
Carolyn
Carrie
Deborah
Elizabeth
Jane
Janet
Julia
Margaret
Marian
Natalie
Nikki
Sally
Sarah
Sharon

Similar and related surnames

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