McFee

McFee is a Scottish surname of Gaelic origin, believed to be derived from the ancient personal name "Aodh", meaning "fire". Over time, this name evolved into the Gaelic form "Mac Aoidh", which translates to "son of Aodh".

The first recorded instance of the McFee surname dates back to the mid-16th century in the highlands of Scotland. The McFee clan was known to have settled in various regions of Scotland, including the Western Isles and the northern mainland.

Throughout history, individuals bearing the McFee surname have been associated with a variety of occupations and achievements. The name has been linked to military service, academia, politics, and other fields of endeavour.

Today, the McFee surname is found not only in Scotland but also in other parts of the world where individuals of Scottish descent have settled. The name continues to be passed down through generations, preserving the heritage and legacy of the McFee clan.

There are approximately 368 people named McFee in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named McFee.

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
  • Bruce
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Douglas
  • Iain
  • James
  • Jeff
  • John
  • Malcolm
  • Robert
  • Robin
  • Warren
  • William

Female

  • Andrea
  • Carol
  • Claire
  • Fiona
  • Gail
  • Gemma
  • Jean
  • Karen
  • Kelly
  • Lorraine
  • Margaret
  • Patricia
  • Rachel
  • Tracey
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

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