About Macneil
The surname Macneil is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Néill, meaning "son of Neil." The name Neil itself is derived from the Gaelic name Niall, which means "champion" or "cloud." The Macneil surname is associated with the Clan MacNeil, a prominent Scottish clan from the Isle of Barra in the Outer Hebrides. The name Macneil signifies a familial connection to someone named Neil and is often used to denote descent from the Clan MacNeil.
The surname Macneil is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Macneil 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 Macneil in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Macneil using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.