MCPOLIN
Also recorded as Mc Polin, Mcpolin
McPolin
McPolin is a surname of Scottish and Irish origin. The name is an Anglicised form of the Gaelic name "Mac Maolain", meaning "son of Maolain". The prefix "Mac" or "Mc" denotes "son of" in Gaelic and is commonly used in Scottish and Irish surnames.
The McPolin surname is primarily found in Ireland and Scotland, with historical records showing concentrations in counties such as Antrim and Down in Ireland and Ayrshire and Lanarkshire in Scotland. The name has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond due to migration patterns over the centuries.
Variant spellings of the McPolin surname may exist, such as McPolen or McPolan, reflecting the variations in the transcription of Gaelic names into English. The name has also seen different forms in genealogical records, depending on historical periods and regional influences.
Individuals bearing the McPolin surname have diverse backgrounds and occupations. The name is part of a broader tapestry of Scottish and Irish surnames that reflect the rich heritage of the British Isles. Like many surnames, McPolin can be a source of pride and connection to one's ancestral roots, contributing to the cultural mosaic of the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 119 people named McPolin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named McPolin.
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