About Mcdonel
The surname McDonel is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Domhnaill, 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 McDonel can be interpreted to mean "son of the dark ruler" or "son of the world ruler."
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The surname Mcdonel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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