MCDONNELL
Also recorded as Mc Donnell, Mc'Donnell, Mc'donnell, Mcdonnell
McDonnell
The surname McDonnell, also often spelled as MacDonnell, is of Scottish and Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Domhnaill", meaning "son of Domhnall". The personal name Domhnall is of Old Irish origin and translates to "world ruler" or "ruler of the world".
The McDonnell surname has a rich history, with prominent branches of the family found in both Scotland and Ireland. The Clan MacDonnell of Scotland has a long and storied history, with notable figures such as the Earls of Antrim and the Lords of the Isles belonging to the clan.
In Ireland, the McDonnell name is associated with several influential families, including the McDonnells of Antrim and the McDonnells of Mayo. The McDonnell presence in Ireland dates back to medieval times, and the family played significant roles in the country's history.
In modern times, the McDonnell surname is widespread across the United Kingdom and in various countries around the world, owing to migration and emigration patterns. The name has a strong presence in areas where Irish and Scottish diaspora communities have settled.
The McDonnell surname is often associated with qualities such as strength, leadership, and resilience, reflecting the historical significance of the clan and its members. Today, individuals bearing the McDonnell name continue to uphold the proud heritage and traditions associated with this esteemed surname.
There are approximately 8,874 people named McDonnell in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,070th most common surname in Britain. Around 136 in a million people in Britain are named McDonnell.
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
- Anthony
- David
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Peter
- Thomas
Female
- Ann
- Anne
- Catherine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- MacDonald
- Macdonall
- Macdonal
- Mcdonnel
- Macdaniel
- Macdonalds
- Macdonell
- Macdonna
- Macdonnald
- Macdonnall
- Macdonnel
- Macdonneld
- Macdonnell
- Mackdonal
- Mackdonell
- Mcdanel
- Mcdanell
- Mcdaniel
- Mcdaniell
- Mcdannell
- Mcdonagh
- Mcdonal
- Mcdonald
- Mcdonalds
- Mcdonall
- Mcdonel
- Mcdonell
- Mcdongall
- Mcdonie
- Mcdonlad
- Mcdonna
- Mcdonnagh
- Mcdonnald
- Mcdonnall
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.