MCCONNEL
Also recorded as Mc Connel, Mcconnel
McConnel
McConnel is a surname of Scottish and Irish origin stemming from the Gaelic names Mac Dhomhnaill and Mac Dhonnchaidh, meaning "son of Donald" and "son of Duncan," respectively. The name McConnel is an anglicised variation of these Gaelic names.
The McConnel surname has historical roots in both Scotland and Ireland. In Scotland, the McConnel clan is associated with the historic region of Argyll in the Highlands. The clan's stronghold was in the region of Lochawe. The McConnel family played a prominent role in the medieval history of Scotland.
In Ireland, the name McConnel is also found, particularly in Ulster and Donegal. The Irish McConnel families have their own distinct history and heritage, often linked to the ancient kingdoms of Ulster.
Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname McConnel have migrated to various parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
The McConnel surname continues to be borne by individuals across the globe today, with variations in spelling such as McConnell or MacConnell. The name carries with it a sense of pride in both Scottish and Irish heritage.
There are approximately 142 people named McConnel in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named McConnel.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Angus
- Archie
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Alison
- Anne
- Bridget
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Geraldine
- Gillian
- Judith
- Julie
- Lorraine
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Susan
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