MCGHAN
Also recorded as Mc Ghan, Mcghan
McGhan
McGhan is a Scottish and Irish surname of Gaelic origin, derived from the Ancient Gaelic personal name 'Mag Eochain', meaning 'son of Eochu'. The prefix 'Mag' later evolved into 'Mac', commonly used in modern Gaelic surnames.
The McGhan surname has historical roots in both Scotland and Ireland, with various branches of the family spanning different regions. The name is found mainly in Scottish communities such as the Highlands and Islands, as well as in parts of Northern Ireland.
Like many Gaelic surnames, McGhan carries a sense of clan identity and heritage. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname have contributed to various fields, including agriculture, academia, and politics.
Today, the McGhan surname continues to be upheld by descendants of the Scottish and Irish families who proudly bear this distinctive name.
There are approximately 101 people named McGhan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named McGhan.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Dean
- Dennis
- Ezekiel
- John
- Lewis
Female
- Denise
- Monique
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