MCKIMMIE

Also recorded as Mc Kimmie, Mckimmie

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

McKimmie

McKimmie is a Scottish surname of locational origin, derived from the place name "Kimmie" in the county of Angus, Scotland. The name is of Gaelic origin, with "mac" meaning "son of" and "cian" meaning "ancient" or "enduring".

Distribution

The surname McKimmie is most commonly found in Scotland, especially in the historic county of Angus where the original Kimmie location was situated. Over time, migration patterns have led to McKimmie families being found in other parts of the United Kingdom and across the world.

Notable Individuals

Notable individuals bearing the surname McKimmie include:

Professor William McKimmie – A renowned Scottish scientist known for his contributions to the field of marine biology.
Eva McKimmie – A successful entrepreneur and philanthropist based in London, known for founding a chain of eco-friendly beauty salons.

Variants

Variants of the McKimmie surname include MacKimmie, MacKemy, and M’Kimmie, reflecting historical variations in spelling and transliteration.

References

Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
Black, G. F. (1946). The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History. New York Public Library.

There are approximately 275 people named McKimmie in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named McKimmie.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Allan
Andrew
Bill
David
George
Ian
James
John
Malcolm
Matthew
Michael
Scott
Thomas
William

Female

Amanda
Christine
Elizabeth
Fiona
Jennifer
Karen
Louise
Margaret
Pauline
Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.