MCFALL
Also recorded as Mc Fall, Mc'Fall, Mc'fall, Mcfall
McFall
McFall is a Scottish and Irish surname of Gaelic origins. The name is derived from the Gaelic "Mac Phà il", meaning "son of Paul". It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Paul.
The McFall surname is commonly found in Scotland and Northern Ireland, particularly in areas with strong Gaelic heritage. Variations of the surname include MacFall and MacPhail.
Notable individuals bearing the McFall surname include individuals from various fields such as arts, academia, and sports. The name is also widely present in the Scottish and Irish diaspora around the world.
The McFall surname carries with it a rich history and heritage, connecting individuals to their Celtic roots and ancestral lineage.
There are approximately 1,323 people named McFall in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,919th most common surname in Britain. Around 20 in a million people in Britain are named McFall.
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
- Andrew
- Charles
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Linda
- Lorraine
- Margaret
- Mary
- Maura
- Susan