About Mcelman
The surname McElman is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Gille Mhaoil, meaning "son of the servant of the tonsured one." It is believed to have originated as a patronymic name, indicating that the bearer was the son of a servant or devotee of a religious figure who had taken a vow of celibacy and had their hair shaved in a tonsure. The name McElman signifies a familial connection to someone who held a position of religious service or devotion in ancient Scotland.
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