About Mcfarlain
The surname Mcfarlain is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Pharlain, meaning "son of Parlan." The name Parlan is believed to be a diminutive form of the Gaelic word "parth," which means "a field." Therefore, the surname Mcfarlain likely originated as a patronymic name for someone whose father or ancestor was known as Parlan, possibly indicating a connection to farming or land ownership.
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