MCMULLAN
Also recorded as Mc Mullan, Mcmullan
McMullan
McMullan is a Scottish and Irish surname of Gaelic origin. The name is derived from the Old Gaelic name MacMaoláin, which translates to "son of the devotee of St. Fillan". The name is thought to have originated in the west of Scotland and migrated to Ireland.
Origin and Distribution
The McMullan surname is most commonly found in Northern Ireland and Scotland, with notable concentrations in counties Antrim and Down. The name is also present in other parts of the United Kingdom and has spread to various countries around the world due to immigration and migration.
Meaning and Variants
The surname McMullan is of patronymic origin, indicating descent from an ancestor named Maoláin. Variants of the name may include spellings such as MacMullan, McMullin, and MacMullen.
Notable Individuals
Patrick McMullan - an esteemed photographer known for his work in capturing the essence of the New York City social scene. Liam McMullan - a talented musician and artist recognised for his contributions to the creative industry.
References
For more information on the McMullan surname, refer to genealogical records, historical archives, and academic studies on Scottish and Irish surnames.
There are approximately 2,862 people named McMullan in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,121st most common surname in Britain. Around 44 in a million people in Britain are named McMullan.
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
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Ann
- Anne
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Hazel
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Kathryn
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Ruth
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
- MacMillan
- Mackmillan
- Macmillen
- Macmillian
- Macmillin
- Macmillon
- Macmull
- Macmullan
- Macmullen
- Macmullin
- Mccmillan
- Mcmalion
- Mcmallan
- Mcmallian
- Mcmallin
- Mcmalon
- Mcmellan
- Mcmellen
- Mcmellin
- Mcmellon
- Mcmilan
- Mcmilian
- Mcmillan
- Mcmillen
- Mcmillian
- Mcmillin
- Mcmillion
- Mcmillon
- Mcmulen
- Mcmulland
- Mcmullen
- Mcmullens
- Mcmullin
- Mcmullins
- Mcmullon
- Mcmully
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.