About Mcelvany
The surname McElvany is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Gille BhΓ na, meaning "son of the fair-haired servant." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man with fair hair who worked as a servant. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name have evolved, resulting in variations such as McIlvain, McIlvane, and McElvany.
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