About Mcwain
The surname Mcwain is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Gille Mhaoil, meaning "son of the servant of St. Maol." The name Maol is a Gaelic word for "bald" or "tonsured," and it is believed that the original bearer of the surname was a servant or devotee of St. Maol. Over time, the name evolved to Mcwain, and individuals with this surname can trace their ancestry back to Scotland.
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The surname Mcwain is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcwain 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 Mcwain in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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