MCNEILE
Also recorded as Mc Neile, Mcneile
McNeile
McNeile is a British surname of Scottish and Irish origin. The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Mac Néill', which means 'son of Niall'. The Niall in question is a common old Irish male given name, meaning 'champion'.
The McNeile surname is most prevalent in Scotland and Northern Ireland, indicating a strong Celtic connection. The bearers of this surname often have a shared ancestry with the ancient clan system of Scotland and Ireland.
Notable individuals bearing the surname McNeile include H. C. McNeile, a British soldier and author known for his 'Bulldog Drummond' series of detective novels. This series, featuring the character Captain Hugh "Bulldog" Drummond, was immensely popular in the early 20th century and contributed to the enduring legacy of the McNeile name in British literature.
Overall, the surname McNeile carries with it a rich heritage steeped in Celtic history and is an integral part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 105 people named McNeile in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named McNeile.
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