MCQUISTON

Also recorded as Mc Quiston, Mcquiston

McQuiston

McQuiston is a Scottish and Northern Irish surname of Gaelic origin, deriving from the Old Gaelic name "Mac Cuistion." The prefix "Mac" means "son of," while "Cuistion" possibly refers to a personal name.

The surname is relatively rare and can be found primarily in Scotland and Northern Ireland. The McQuiston family name is associated with individuals of Scottish or Ulster Scots descent.

Notable individuals with the surname McQuiston include [include any known individuals with the surname McQuiston, if applicable].

In conclusion, the surname McQuiston carries a rich history that reflects the Celtic heritage of Scotland and Northern Ireland, making it an integral part of the tapestry of British surnames.

There are approximately 208 people named McQuiston in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named McQuiston.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alexander
  • Andrew
  • David
  • Elliot
  • Gordon
  • Iain
  • James
  • Patrick
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Samuel
  • Scott
  • William

Female

  • Elizabeth
  • Elspeth
  • Emma
  • Gwyneth
  • Helen
  • Jacqueline
  • Kim
  • Lesley
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Nicola
  • Suzanna
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

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