As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

That is, McOwen, the son of Owen. Originally McSweene.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


Surname type: From name of parent

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Scotland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

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