About Mcternan
The surname McTernan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Tighearnáin, meaning "son of Tighearnán." The name Tighearnán itself is composed of the elements "tighearna," meaning "lord" or "master," and the diminutive suffix "-án," indicating "little" or "son of." Therefore, the surname McTernan can be interpreted as "son of the little lord" or "son of the little master."
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