MCGILL
Also recorded as Mc Gill, Mc'Gill, Mc'gill, Mcgill
McGill
McGill is a Scottish surname of Gaelic origin, derived from the Gaelic name "MacAnGhoill," meaning "son of the foreigner." The name McGill has historical ties to Scotland, particularly to the west coast and the islands.
The McGill family played a significant role in Scottish history, with notable figures holding positions of influence in politics, academia, and the military.
One of the most renowned individuals with the surname McGill is Sir James McGill, a prominent Scottish-Canadian fur trader, businessman, and philanthropist. He was the founder of McGill University in Montreal, Canada, which has become one of the leading academic institutions in the world.
Over the centuries, the McGill surname has spread beyond Scotland, with many descendants migrating to other parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand.
Today, McGill remains a well-respected and distinguished surname, representing a lineage of accomplishment and contribution in various fields.
There are approximately 8,599 people named McGill in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,102nd most common surname in Britain. Around 132 in a million people in Britain are named McGill.
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Catherine
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Jean
- Karen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan