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The proud Scottish surname of Macghee, hailing from the Strathclyde clans of the Scottish/English Borderlands, derives from Gaelic language words meaning "son of Hugh". Although it has been rendered in several spellings, the Macghee family seat was held in Dumfriesshire from early times.
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∙ 12y agoThe House of Names website shows that the surname McKenzie is Alt-Scottish (whatever THAT means) and Scottish. The site mentions the ancient Gaelic language, but the overall indication is that it is Scottish, of some sort.
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What is the origin of the surname McKenzie?
It is a Scottish surname meaning 'son of Coinneach (Kenneth)' and is spelled MacCoinnich in Scottish Gaelic.
Is the surname McHenry Irish or Scottish?
Scottish; it derives from the surname Henderson, which is pronounced "Eauring" in Scottish.
Could the surname bass be Irish?
No, it is not of Irish origin. It is mostly an English surname, but occassionally a Scottish surname as well.
Is the Kendall surname Irish?
Scottish or English.
What is the nationality of the surname Gaw?
Scottish and Irish
What is the origin of the surname McKenzie?
It is a Scottish surname meaning 'son of Coinneach (Kenneth)' and is spelled MacCoinnich in Scottish Gaelic.
Is the surname McHenry Irish or Scottish?
Scottish; it derives from the surname Henderson, which is pronounced "Eauring" in Scottish.
Is the Mackenzie surname Irish?
No Scottish
Could the surname bass be Irish?
No, it is not of Irish origin. It is mostly an English surname, but occassionally a Scottish surname as well.
What is the nationality of the surname Gaw?
Scottish and Irish
Is the Kendall surname Irish?
Scottish or English.
What nationality is the surname Gillispie?
irish, scottish
Where does the surname Callan come from?
It can be Irish or Scottish.
Where did the surname Lytle originate?
Lytle is an English, Scottish, and Irish surname.
Is turnbull an Irish surname?
Yes, Turnbull is a Scottish surname, not Irish. It comes from the Scottish Borders region and is derived from the Old English words "turn" and "bald," meaning "tower" and "bold."
What is grant in Irish?
Grant is a Scottish surname and is spelled Grannd in Scottish Gaelic.
Where does the surname Mack originate?
The surname Mack is basically of Scottish and Irish origin.
