About Mccaughan
The surname McCaughan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Eacháin, meaning "son of Eachán." Eachán is a personal name derived from the Gaelic word "each," which means "horse." Therefore, the surname McCaughan is likely to have originally been a patronymic name given to someone whose ancestor was known for their association with horses or had a horse-related occupation.
The surname Mccaughan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mccaughan 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 Mccaughan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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