About Mckinnon
The surname McKinnon is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Fhionghuin, meaning "son of Fingon." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Fingon. The name Fingon itself is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "fionn," meaning "fair" or "white." The surname McKinnon is relatively common in Scotland and is associated with individuals who have ancestral ties to the Highlands region.
The surname Mckinnon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mckinnon based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Mckinnon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mckinnon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.