McKinnon Surname Meaning & Origin
What the McKinnon last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the McKinnon last name
Meaning of the McKinnon last name: son of Fhionnghuin. McKinnon is a Scottish surname from Mac Fhionghuin, "son of Fhionnghuin" (fair-born), a Hebridean Highland clan. The last name is strong on Skye and Mull beside MacKinnon. Skye tacksman lists already enter Mac Fhionghuin as McKinnon, so the McKinnon surname stayed easy to spot in later indexes.
Arms associated with the McKinnon name
Coats of arms associated with the McKinnon last name belong to the English heraldic tradition, each with its own blazon.
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McKinnon name FAQ
What does the McKinnon name mean?
Son of Fhionnghuin. Common variants include MacKinnon, Mckinnon.
Where does the McKinnon surname come from?
It originates in Scotland, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a McKinnon coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized McKinnon coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).