MCILWAINE
Recorded variant spellings include M'Cilwaine, Mc Ilwaine, Mcilwaine
McIlwaine
McIlwaine is a Scottish and Northern Irish surname of Gaelic origin. The name is an anglicised version of the Gaelic Mac Giolla Eathain, meaning "son of the servant of St. John".
The McIlwaine surname is most commonly found in Scotland, particularly in the regions of Ayrshire and Lanarkshire. It is also prevalent in Northern Ireland, particularly in counties Antrim and Londonderry.
The name is believed to have originated from a clan or family group in ancient Scotland who revered St. John as their patron saint. Over time, individuals from this group adopted the surname McIlwaine to establish their familial lineage.
Variants of the McIlwaine surname include MacGilwaine, McIlwraith, and McIlveen.
Notable individuals bearing the McIlwaine surname include persons with contributions to various fields, including academics, literature, art, and other disciplines. The McIlwaine name continues to be passed down through generations, contributing to the diverse tapestry of surnames in the British Isles.
Typical given names associated with the McIlwaine surname
Male
- Andrew
- Colin
- David
- Gary
- James
- John
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Angela
- Audrey
- Catherine
- Claire
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Julie
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 626 people named McIlwaine in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named McIlwaine.
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
Famous people named McIlwaine
- Johnny McIlwaine - Scottish football player (1904 to 1980)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.