MCMACKIN
Also recorded as Mc Mackin, McMacKin
McMackin
McMackin is a Scottish and Irish surname of Gaelic origin. It is an anglicised form of the Gaelic word Mac Meic Fhionn, meaning “son of the fair one”. The prefix “Mac” indicates “son of”, and the word “Meic Fhionn” refers to a fair or blonde person.
The McMackin surname is most commonly found in Scotland and Northern Ireland, particularly in the counties of Antrim and Tyrone. Historically, individuals bearing the surname were often of Celtic descent and may have belonged to clans or families with ties to ancient Scottish or Irish tribes.
Over time, the McMackin surname has spread beyond its original regions to various parts of the world, owing to migration patterns and the global diaspora of individuals bearing Scottish and Irish heritage. Today, individuals with the surname McMackin can be found in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, among others.
The McMackin surname is deeply rooted in the rich history and cultural heritage of Scotland and Ireland, and continues to be a symbol of the Celtic traditions and ancestry of those who bear it.
There are approximately 68 people named McMackin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named McMackin.