MCGEACHAN
Also recorded as Mc Geachan, Mcgeachan
McGeachan
McGeachan is a Scottish and Irish surname of Gaelic origin. The name is derived from the Gaelic Mac Eachainn, which translates to "son of Eachann". The given name Eachann itself is of uncertain meaning, but is believed to possibly mean "horse lord" or "brown horse".
Historically, the McGeachan surname can be found in various parts of Scotland and Ireland, with concentrations in areas such as Argyll in Scotland and Ulster in Ireland. The Irish variant of the surname is often spelled as McGeough.
Members of the McGeachan family have been associated with a variety of professions and have made contributions in different fields over the years. The name is part of the rich tapestry of Celtic surnames that have shaped the history of the British Isles.
Today, individuals with the surname McGeachan can be found across the world, with a significant diaspora in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The name continues to be a symbol of Scottish and Irish heritage and serves as a reminder of the diverse cultural influences that have influenced British history.
There are approximately 116 people named McGeachan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named McGeachan.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- David
- Edward
- Hugh
- James
- John
- Michael
- Peter
- Robert
- Thomas
Female
- Catherine
- Fiona
- Gertrude
- Jennifer
- Jodie
- Lauren
- Lisa
- Marion
- Shona
- Wendy