MacDonald MacDonald Name Origin

/mak-DON-ald/

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Name Origin

The surname MacDonald is of Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Mac Dhomhnaill,' meaning 'son of Dòmhnall.' It is associated with the Clan Donald, a prominent Scottish clan. The name spread to other countries such as Canada and the United States through Scottish emigration.

This chart shows how many babies were given the name MacDonald each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).

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