MCFADDEN
Also recorded as Mc Fadden, Mcfadden
McFadden
McFadden is a surname of Scottish and Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic personal name Mac Phaid(h)in, meaning "son of little Patrick". The name is classified as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from an ancestor named Patrick.
The McFadden surname has been found throughout the United Kingdom, particularly in Scotland and Ireland. Over time, McFadden families have dispersed to various regions, leading to the establishment of different branches and lineages.
Historically, individuals bearing the McFadden surname have been associated with a variety of occupations and professions, including farming, fishing, and trade. The surname has also been borne by notable personalities in the fields of politics, literature, and sports.
Notable individuals with the surname McFadden include politician Councillor David McFadden, footballer James McFadden, and author Maeve McFadden.
The McFadden surname is a testament to the rich Scottish and Irish heritage and continues to be a proud part of the British genealogical landscape.
There are approximately 3,727 people named McFadden in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,489th most common surname in Britain. Around 57 in a million people in Britain are named McFadden.
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
- David
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Linda
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Pauline
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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