About Macmillan
The surname Macmillan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacMhaolain," meaning "son of the tonsured one." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a distinctive tonsure, which was a shaved patch on the crown of the head, typically worn by monks or clergy in medieval times. Over time, the surname Macmillan became associated with a prominent Scottish clan and has since spread as a surname among their descendants.
The surname Macmillan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Macmillan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Macmillan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Macmillan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.