MCMANN
Also recorded as Mc Mann, Mcmann
McMann
McMann is a surname of Scottish and Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Maghnuis," which means "son of Manus." The name Manus itself is a Gaelic name that means "great" or "venerable."
The McMann surname is predominantly found in Scotland and Ireland, with variations like MacManus or Manus also existing. Individuals with the surname McMann can often trace their lineage back to Scottish or Irish ancestry.
Historically, the McMann family may have been associated with clans or regions in Scotland and Ireland. The name may have ties to specific territories, occupations, or roles within the clan system.
Today, individuals with the surname McMann can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world as well. The name has likely spread through migration and settlement, with McMann descendants forging new paths and identities in different countries.
As with many surnames, the McMann name carries with it a sense of heritage, tradition, and possibly a shared history among those who bear it. Researching one's own McMann ancestry can provide insights into family origins and connections, contributing to a broader understanding of the diverse tapestry of British and Irish genealogy.
There are approximately 545 people named McMann in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named McMann.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- William
Female
- Anne-marie
- Caroline
- Christine
- Claire
- Constance
- Doreen
- Elizabeth
- Karen
- Kathryn
- Lisa
- Mary
- Pauline
- Susan
- Tanya
Similar and related surnames
- McMan
- Macman
- Macmain
- Mackman
- Macmann
- Macmanns
- Mcmain
- Mcmains
- Mcmanan
- Mcmanes
- Mcmanis
- Mcmannan
- Mcmannas
- Mcmanner
- Mcmanners
- Mcmannes
- Mcmannion
- Mcmannis
- Mcmanns
- Mcmannus
- Mcmanon
- Mcmanos
- Mcmans
- Mcmanus
- Mcmany
- Mcmean
- Mcmeans
- Mcmein
- Macmanus
- Mcmahan
- Mcmaman
- Mcmaness
- Mcmanmon
- Mcmanway
- Mcmenin
- Mcmohan
- McCammon
- McKeeman
- McMinn
- McMunn
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.