MCNEVIN
Also recorded as Mc Nevin, Mcnevin
McNevin
McNevin is a Scottish and Irish surname of Gaelic origin. The surname is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Cnaimhín", meaning "son of Cnaimhín". The name Cnaimhín is believed to have been a personal name in Gaelic Scotland and Ireland.
Origins
The McNevin surname is most commonly found in Scotland and Ireland, particularly in the regions of Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Dublin. The name is associated with the ancient Gaelic culture of both countries.
Variants
Variants of the McNevin surname include MacNevin and MacNiven.
Notable People
- Michael McNevin (born 1961) – An acclaimed Scottish poet and author known for his works on Gaelic folklore and mythology.
- Siobhan MacNevin (born 1985) – An Irish actress famous for her performances in various theatre productions in Dublin.
Modern Distribution
The McNevin surname has spread globally due to emigration from Scotland and Ireland in the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, individuals with the surname can be found in countries such as the United States, Australia, and Canada.
References
- Reaney, Percy H., and Wilson, Richard M., A Dictionary of English Surnames, 3rd ed., Oxford University Press, 1995.
- Hanks, Patrick, and Hodges, Flavia, A Dictionary of Surnames, Oxford University Press, 1988.
There are approximately 171 people named McNevin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named McNevin.
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
- Anthony
- David
- Declan
- Dennis
- Eric
- Gary
- Malcolm
- Martin
- Paul
- Philip
- Robert
- Stuart
- Thomas
- Trevor
Female
- Amy
- Bridget
- Denise
- Diane
- Dianne
- Eileen
- Elaine
- Emma
- Frances
- Gemma
- Hilary
- Joanne
- Maria
- Monica
- Tina