MCCUBBIN

Also recorded as Mc Cubbin, Mccubbin

McCubbin

McCubbin is a Scottish and Northern Irish surname of Gaelic origins. The name is believed to have originated from the Old Gaelic name "Mac Cubaid," meaning the "son of little Jacob."

The McCubbin surname is particularly associated with the Scottish Lowlands, where families bearing this name have a long history. The name can also be found in Northern Ireland, where it may have been brought by Scottish settlers during the Plantation of Ulster in the 17th century.

Throughout history, individuals with the surname McCubbin have been recorded in various records, including census data, church registers, and land deeds. Many McCubbins have been noted for their contributions to society in various fields such as arts, literature, and sports.

The McCubbin family crest features elements such as a black eagle displayed, a red stag's head cabossed, a dexter hand fessways couped, and a ducal coronet. These symbols signify traits such as strength, nobility, and valour.

In modern times, the McCubbin surname continues to be passed down through generations, with individuals bearing this name found not only in the United Kingdom but also across the globe, particularly in countries with Scottish and Irish diaspora populations.

There are approximately 1,237 people named McCubbin in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,270th most common surname in Britain. Around 19 in a million people in Britain are named McCubbin.

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

  • Alexander
  • Andrew
  • Colin
  • David
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Paul
  • Robert
  • Scott
  • Thomas
  • William

Female

  • Agnes
  • Amber
  • Anne
  • Catherine
  • Elizabeth
  • Fiona
  • Jean
  • Jennifer
  • Kirsty
  • Margaret
  • Sarah
  • Sheila

Similar and related surnames

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