Mac is the Gaelic for "son" and one of the most common
elements of both Scottish and Irish surnames.
Mc is simply an abbreviation of Mac although there is a common myth
(particularly in the USA) that Mac is Scottish and Mc is Irish. In the early
United States census it was common to abbreviate Mac to Mc, indeed in
many eighteenth century books authors spelt their own surnames
both Mc, Mac and occasionally M'.
We've set up our search to show the same results for both Mc and Mac.
elements of both Scottish and Irish surnames.
Mc is simply an abbreviation of Mac although there is a common myth
(particularly in the USA) that Mac is Scottish and Mc is Irish. In the early
United States census it was common to abbreviate Mac to Mc, indeed in
many eighteenth century books authors spelt their own surnames
both Mc, Mac and occasionally M'.
We've set up our search to show the same results for both Mc and Mac.
"Stuart" is simply a different spelling of the surname "Stewart".
The difference in spelling is due to the late addition of the letter W to
written English.
Persons with the surname "Stewart" should be aware that it's not advisable
to wear the "Royal Stewart" clan tartan as this is reserved for members of the
Royal Family.
The difference in spelling is due to the late addition of the letter W to
written English.
Persons with the surname "Stewart" should be aware that it's not advisable
to wear the "Royal Stewart" clan tartan as this is reserved for members of the
Royal Family.
Why is there more than one clan for my surname?
The membership of a family to a Clan was (and still is) decided by Clan members
themselves. Over the centuries many families have honoured their neighbours,
employers and friends by adopting their tartan as their own.
This has led to some confusion about which clan you belong to, and which tartan
you should wear.
We have compiled a list of suggested clans and tartans for your surname based
upon known clan/family relations - in some cases the choice is based on early
documentation of surnames living in the district of a particular clan.
Anyone can wear any tartan of his or her choice with the exception of those
reserved for the Royal Family.
The membership of a family to a Clan was (and still is) decided by Clan members
themselves. Over the centuries many families have honoured their neighbours,
employers and friends by adopting their tartan as their own.
This has led to some confusion about which clan you belong to, and which tartan
you should wear.
We have compiled a list of suggested clans and tartans for your surname based
upon known clan/family relations - in some cases the choice is based on early
documentation of surnames living in the district of a particular clan.
Anyone can wear any tartan of his or her choice with the exception of those
reserved for the Royal Family.
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