About Mcelvain
The surname McElvain is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Gille Mhaoil, meaning "son of the servant of St. Maol." The name Maol is a Gaelic word meaning "bald" or "tonsured," and it was often used as a nickname for someone who had shaved their head as a sign of devotion to St. Maol. Over time, the name evolved into McElvain, and individuals with this surname can trace their ancestry back to Scottish clans and families associated with St. Maol.
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