MCEWEN
Also recorded as Mc Ewen, Mcewen
McEwen
McEwen is a Scottish and Irish surname of Gaelic origin. The name is an Anglicised form of the Gaelic name MacEoghainn, meaning "son of Eoghann". The name Eoghann itself is derived from the Old Irish name Eogan, which means "born of the yew".
The McEwen surname is primarily found in Scotland and Ireland, with historical roots in the Scottish Highlands. The name has variations including MacEwan, MacEwen, and MacEwan.
Notable People:
- Richard McEwen (1825-1904) - Scottish-born Australian explorer and politician.
- Iain McEwen (b. 1968) - British film director known for his work in independent cinema.
- Ewan McGregor (b. 1971) - Scottish actor known for his roles in various films including Star Wars and Trainspotting.
The McEwen surname is a proud symbol of Scottish and Irish heritage, with bearers of this name contributing to various fields of art, exploration, politics, and literature with their talents and accomplishments throughout history.
There are approximately 2,821 people named McEwen in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,166th most common surname in Britain. Around 43 in a million people in Britain are named McEwen.
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
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Peter
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Jean
- Jennifer
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan