MCKEOWN

Also recorded as Mc Keown, Mckeown

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

McKeown

McKeown is a surname of Irish origin that is primarily found in Northern Ireland and Scotland. The name is an anglicised form of the Gaelic Mac Eoghain, meaning "son of Eoghan".

The surname is commonly associated with people of Irish descent, particularly those from Ulster. It has spread to other parts of the British Isles and beyond due to emigration from Ireland.

Persons with the surname McKeown have contributed to various fields, including politics, sports, and the arts. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Irish republican Martin McKeown and Scottish footballer Joe McKeown.

The McKeown surname has a rich history and is emblematic of the Irish diaspora's influence in the United Kingdom and beyond. Its Gaelic roots and widespread presence in the British Isles make it a significant component of Irish heritage and cultural identity.

There are approximately 8,674 people named McKeown in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,092nd most common surname in Britain. Around 133 in a million people in Britain are named McKeown.

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

David
James
John
Michael
Patrick
Paul
Peter
Robert
Thomas
William

Female

Anne
Catherine
Christine
Elizabeth
Helen
Julie
Karen
Kathleen
Linda
Margaret
Mary
Patricia
Sarah

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