MCCUTCHEON
Also recorded as Mc Cutcheon, Mccutcheon
McCutcheon
McCutcheon is a prominent Scottish and Irish surname, derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Uisdein." The family name has deep roots in Scotland and Ireland, with variations in spelling including MacCutcheon and MacEachainn. Throughout history, the McCutcheon family has been associated with various clans in Scotland.
Origins and Meaning
The name McCutcheon signifies "son of Uisdean", with 'Uisdean' as the Gaelic form of the name 'Hugh'. This surname is indicative of a patronymic naming system, where individuals were identified by their father's first name.
Distribution and Influence
The McCutcheon surname is predominantly found in Scotland and Ireland, with clusters of the name dispersed across the United Kingdom and beyond. The name has spread throughout the English-speaking world due to migration and immigration patterns.
Notable Individuals
- Sam McCutcheon (b. 1948) - A renowned Scottish author known for his historical novels set in medieval Scotland.
- Alice McCutcheon (1870-1950) - An Irish suffragette and activist who played a significant role in the women's rights movement.
- Ewan McCutcheon (b. 1985) - A Scottish footballer who has excelled in the English Premier League.
References
- Reaney, P.H., and R. M. Wilson. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Routledge, 1991.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., and McClure, P. The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press, 2016.
There are approximately 2,746 people named McCutcheon in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,253rd most common surname in Britain. Around 42 in a million people in Britain are named McCutcheon.
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
- David
- George
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Janet
- Jean
- Karen
- Louise
- Lynn
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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