About Mcdonal
The surname McDonald is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Dhomhnuill, meaning "son of Donald." The name Donald itself is derived from the Gaelic elements "dubh" meaning "dark" or "black" and "val" meaning "ruler" or "world." Therefore, the surname McDonald can be interpreted as "son of the dark ruler" or "son of the world ruler."
The surname Mcdonal is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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