MCCOSH
Recorded variant spellings include Mc Cosh, Mccosh
McCosh
Mc'Cosh, a variant of the Scottish surname McCausland, is a surname of Scottish origin that is found predominantly in the United Kingdom. The McCosh surname is classified as being of patronymic origin, deriving from the Old Scots Gaelic name "Mag Cosain," which translates to "son of Cosain."
The McCosh surname is associated with the historic region of Galloway in southwestern Scotland. The name has been recorded in various forms throughout history, with variations including MacCoshe, MacCosy, McCosh, MacWhose, and others.
The Scottish surname McCosh has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom, particularly Northern Ireland. The name has also made its way to other English-speaking countries around the world through migration and settlement.
Individuals bearing the McCosh surname have been noted in various fields throughout history, including academia, the arts, and business. Notable individuals with the surname McCosh have made contributions to diverse fields and have left a mark on the historical record.
Overall, the surname McCosh is a reflection of Scotland's rich cultural heritage and the enduring influence of Scottish migration on the wider world.
Typical given names associated with the McCosh surname
Male
- Andrew
- Ben
- Brian
- David
- Edward
- James
- John
- Michael
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Anna
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Jennifer
- Lizbeth
- Margaret
- Mary
- Melissa
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 347 people named McCosh in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named McCosh.
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
Famous people named McCosh
- James McCosh - Philosopher (1811 to 1894)
- John McCosh - Scottish army surgeon and photographer (1805 to 1)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.