MCGUINN
Also recorded as Mc Guinn, Mcguinn
McGuinn
McGuinn is a surname of Irish origin that is predominantly found in Ireland and amongst the Irish diaspora, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. The name McGuinn is an anglicised form of the original Irish Gaelic name "Mag Fhionn" which means 'son of fair one'.
The McGuinn family history can be traced back to ancient Gaelic roots and is associated with the province of Ulster in Northern Ireland. The surname has various spellings including MacGinn, MacGuinn, and McQuinn.
Notable individuals with the surname McGuinn include Roger McGuinn, the lead singer and guitarist of the influential American rock band The Byrds. McGuinn's musical contributions have earned him a lasting legacy in the realm of folk and rock music.
The McGuinn surname is a cherished part of British and Irish heritage, representing a rich tapestry of history and culture that spans generations.
There are approximately 247 people named McGuinn in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named McGuinn.
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
- Bernard
- Brian
- David
- Ian
- John
- Kevin
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Alison
- Ann
- Catherine
- Dawn
- Emma
- Helen
- Jean
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Ruth
- Shirley
- Sonja
Similar and related surnames
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