About Macniven
The surname Macniven is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Naoimhín, meaning "son of Naoimhín." The name Naoimhín is a diminutive form of the Gaelic word "naomh," which means "saint" or "holy." Therefore, the surname Macniven can be interpreted as "son of the little saint" or "descendant of the holy one."
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The surname Macniven is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Macniven 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 Macniven in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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