MCVEAN

Also recorded as Mc Vean, Mcvean

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

McVean

McVean is a Scottish and Irish surname with origins tracing back to the Gaelic language. The name is derived from the Gaelic terms "Mac" meaning son of, and "Bheathain" meaning lively or full of life.

The McVean surname is commonly found in Scotland and Ireland, with the majority of individuals with this name residing in the highlands of Scotland. The clan system in Scotland played a significant role in the development and propagation of the McVean surname.

Historically, individuals with the surname McVean were often associated with agricultural work, particularly in the rural regions of Scotland and Ireland. The name is also linked to several notable figures in Scottish history.

Today, the McVean surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its strong cultural and historical significance. Many individuals with the surname McVean can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, reflecting the widespread diaspora of the Scottish and Irish populations.

There are approximately 364 people named McVean in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named McVean.

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

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Cameron
Colin
David
Donald
Gordon
James
John
Peter
Robert
Stuart
Zeus

Female

Agnes
Carly
Clare
Debra
Elaine
Elizabeth
Fiona
Heather
Kirsty
Laura
Linda
Margaret
Mary
Rebecca
Wilma

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