MCMULLON

Also recorded as Mc Mullon, Mcmullon

McMullon

McMullon is a Scottish and Irish surname of Gaelic origin. The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic name "MacMhaolain", which means "son of Mhaolain". The prefix "Mac" or "Mc" indicates "son of" in Gaelic, making McMullon a patronymic surname.

The surname McMullon is most commonly found in Scotland and Ireland, particularly in regions with strong Gaelic heritage. The early bearers of the McMullon surname were likely descendants of a man named Mhaolain, whose descendants adopted the surname as a way to denote their lineage.

Like many Gaelic surnames, McMullon has undergone variations in spelling over the centuries, including MacMullan, McMullan, Mullan, and others. The name has also spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and emigration.

Today, individuals with the surname McMullon can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world. The name reflects a rich cultural and historical heritage, linking modern bearers to their Gaelic roots in Scotland and Ireland.

There are approximately 139 people named McMullon in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named McMullon.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Ashley
  • Chris
  • Christopher
  • Daniel
  • Edward
  • Ian
  • John
  • Peter
  • Stephen
  • Ted
  • William

Female

  • Alison
  • Anne
  • Denise
  • Grace
  • Julie
  • Karen
  • Kathleen
  • Kelly
  • Nicola
  • Sarah

Similar and related surnames

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

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