About Mcfarlan
The surname Mcfarlan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Pharlain, meaning "son of Parlan." Parlan is a diminutive form of the Gaelic name Parthalán, which is believed to have originated from the Old Irish word "part," meaning "a plowman" or "a farmer." Therefore, the surname Mcfarlan is likely to have originally been a patronymic name given to someone whose father or ancestor was known as Parlan, indicating their connection to farming or agricultural activities.
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