About Mcmahan
The surname McMahan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Mathghamhna, meaning "son of Mathghamhain." Mathghamhain is a personal name derived from the elements "math," meaning "bear," and "gamhan," meaning "calf." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed bear-like qualities or characteristics. Over time, the surname McMahan has evolved and been anglicized in various ways, including McMahon and MacMahon.
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The surname Mcmahan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcmahan 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 Mcmahan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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