Names of Clan Donald

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Names of Clan Donald

Names and Families of Clan Donald

To be of Clan Donald, your family must be from the territory indicated. All names must be related to Clan Donald by blood, or marriage, or legal adoption.

Commercially published "sept" lists should not be used without reference to this work.

Some people and clan associations speak of a "sept list" to indicate the various names associated with their clan. It is the official position of the Clan Donald-USA Genealogy Committee that this an improper use of the term, at least when speaking of Clan Donald, and probably when speaking of any Highland clan. Our preferred terminology is "Families of Clan Donald."
Many Clan Donald name variants are derived from a root name -- usually more closely tied to the gaelic original. The identified root names are indicated by a number in front of the name in this list. A number following a name referrs the reader to the correct root name.
The anglified prefixes for the gaelic"mac" or "mhic" (Mac, Mc, Ma, M') are all interchangable, and indicate no special importance as to Highland, Island or Eire (Irish) family origins.
Most of the family names connected to Clan Donald have territorial limitations. (This is true with names connected with almost all clans, although many do not recognize or impose those restrictions, leading to unseemly confrontations about, for example, "my Clark" no "MY Clark!" -- when almost every clan probably had families named Clark attached to them -- from the clerks or clerics who did most of the accounting and book work. The same can be said of Gowans, Smiths, Taylors and a number of others.)
Clan Donald feels that these territorial limitations are important. Therefore, where those limitations are listed, a prospective member must indicate that his or her family of the correct name did come from the indicated area before they may be accepted for membership. In over 35 years of using this list we have found that a strong family tradition of being of Clan Donald has proven correct in 99.99% of all cases.
A list of the main References used in the development of this table is at the end. Many of these are primary documents or original research of primary records.

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Index
A B C D
E F G H
I J K L

MacA MacB MacC
MacD MacE MacG
MacH MacI MacK
MacM

MacN MacO MacP
MacQ MacR MacS
MacT MacU MacV
MacW

M N O P
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W

References Used

(1) Abrach Only those from Lochaber; GlenCoe. From the Gaelic: 'Belonging to Lochaber.'
Addison (61) Only those from Islay.
Alcock (17) Only those from West Highlands & Islands and MUST been originally MacAllan.
(2) Alexander (16) Only those of Scots ancestry. fr Gae: Alasdair. First adopted by the Menstric line of MacAlasdair. A few of this line are of Glengarry.
Allan (17) Only from West Highlands & Islands and MUST been originally MacAllan.
Allanson/Allison (17) Only from West Highlands & Islands.
Ambrose (29) Only those from Islay & Kintyre.
Anderson (61) Only those from Islay.
Arnot (92) Only those from Islay & Kintyre.

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(3) Balloch Only those from West Highlands & Islands or Antrim.
Baxter (20) Only those from Islay & Kintyre and must originally have been MacBaxter.
Beaton (21) Only those from West Highlands & Islands.
(4) Bethune Only those from Skye.
Bisset (59) Only those from Antrim or the West Highlands & Islands.
Blue (86) Only those from Islay, Kintyre or Arran.
Bowie (84) Only those from Islay, Kintyre or Jura.
Boyd (22) Only those from North Uist.
(5) Boyle Only those from Antrim, Skye or Lochaber.
Bradley (149) Only those from Islay & Kintyre and must originally been O'Brolachain.
Brady (149) Only those from Islay & Kintyre and must originally been O'Brolachain.
Brodie (149) Only those from Islay & Kintyre and must originally been O'Brolachain.
Brown (23) Only those from Islay & Kintyre and must originally been MacBrehon.
Budge Only those from Skye or Caithness. Clan Donald Budges derive from MacDonalds from Skye who fled to Caithness and changed their names.
Buie (84) (see Bowie)
Bulloch (3) Only those from West Highlands & Islands or Antrim.
Burke (7) Only those from Antrim, Skye or Lochaber. Clan Donald Burkes are from the Irish-Norman de Burca. Originally from Antrim to Clan Donald South, then to Skye, Clan Donald North and Keppoch; others to Uist, Benbecula, Clanranald.

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Cain (71) Only those from WH & I, Ardnamurchan or Lochaber and must have originally been a MACCAIN (71).
Calbraith (24) only from Islay, Kintyre or Gigha & must originally been Galbraith
Callan (17) Only those from West Highlands & Islands and must have originally been a MACALLAN.
Cambridge (29) only from Islay & Kintyre and MUST been originally MacCambridge
(8) Canochson Only those from Islay, Kintyre or Antrim. Clan Donald Canochsons derive from: Gaelic Cathonoch "Son of Cathanach". Clan Donald SOUTH.
Carmichael (87) only from West Highlands & Islands and MUST been originally MacIllimhicall.
(9) Carroon only from West Highlands & Islands, Kintyre or Antrim. Clan Donald Carroons derive from Loch Carron in Lochalsh. Adopted by a GLENGARRY family.
Chambers (29) only from Islay & Kintyre and MUST been originally MacCambridge.
Clark (37) Only those from Islay or Kintyre (37).
Clerk (37) [see Clark]
Cochran (56) Only those from West Highlands & Islands.
Colson (40) Only those from West Highlands & Islands.
Cone (10) Only those from West Highlands & Islands or Antrim.
Conlay (110) Only those from Islay or Kintyre and must have originally been a MacLae.
(10) Conn Only those from West Highlands & Islands or Antrim. Clan Donald Conns derive from: Traditional name of Clan Donald - Siol Cuinn - "The Seed of Conn" of the 100 Battles. Found in Islay, Kintyre, Antrim, Clan Donald SOUTH.
Connell (53) Must have originally been a MACCONNELL. O'Connell is NOT related
Connely (110) Only those from Islay or Kintyre and must have originally been a MACDONLEAVY.
Cook (42) Only those from Islay, Kintyre or Arran and must have originally been a MACCOOK.
Coppock Only those from Lochaber
Cowan (75) Only those from Glengarry, Islay or Kintyre and must have originally been a MACCOWAN.
Cromb (76) Only those from Islay and must have originally been a MACCRUM.
Crum (76) Only those from Islay and must have originally been a MACCRUM.
Cunningham (75) Only those from Glengarry, Islay or Kintyre and must have originally been a MACCOWAN.
Currie /Curry(122)(68) Most of this name were originally MACMHUIRICHS (122) and a few were MACGORRIES (68).

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Daniel (53) Only those from West Highlands & Islands or Antrim and must have originally been a MACDANIEL.
Darroch (90) Only those from Islay, Kintyre or Jura
Dennison (93) Only those from Islay or Kintyre.
Donald (53) Only those who were originally MacDonald
Donaldson (53) Only those who were originally MacDonald
Donnell (53) Only those who were originally MacDonnell. O'Donnell is not related.
Drain (141) Only those from Kintyre
Dunsleve (110) Only those from Islay or Kintyre.

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Ellison (17) Only those from West Highlands & Islands and must have originally been a MACALLAN.

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Fletcher Only those from Islay or Kintyre and must have originally been a MacLeister(95).
(11) Forrestor Only those from Islay or Kintyre. Clan Donald Forresters derive from: Office of "Forest Keeper" for Clan on Islay & Kintyre. Clan Donald SOUTH.
Foster (11) Only those from Islay or Kintyre and must have originally been a Forrester.

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Galbraith (24) Only those from Islay, Kintyre, Colonsay or Gigha.
(12) Galt Only those from West Highlands & Islands. Clan Donald Galts derive from: Old Gaelic meaning "Stranger". Found on Islay Clan Donald SOUTH.
Gilbride (74) Only those from West Highlands & Islands or Antrim and must have originally been a MACILBRIDE.
Gill (60)/(65) Only those from West Highlands & Islands and must have originally been a MACGILL (60) or a MACGILLIS (65).
Gililan (113) Only those from West Highlands & Islands, particularly Morar or Moidart and must have originally been a MACLELLAN.
Gillis (65) From West Highlands & Islands, particularly Morar.
Glashan (85) Only those from Islay, Kintyre or N. Uist and must have originally been a MACGLASHAN.
Glass (85) Only those from Islay, Kintyre or N. Uist and must have originally been a MACGLASHAN.
Godfrey (68) Only those from S. Uist, Benbecula or N. Uist and must have originally been a MACGORRIE.
Gowan (69) Only those from West Highlands & Islands and must have originally been a MACGOWAN.
Gray (85) Only those from Islay, Kintyre or N. Uist and must have originally been a MACGLASHAN.
Greenfield Only those from Glengarry or Caithness. Clan Donald Greenfields derive from: A farm in Glengarry whose MacDonells, upon migrating to Caithness, took the name of their Greenfield homelands.

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Hattan (80) Only those from Kintyre and must have originally been a MACHATTON.
Hawthorn (154) Only those from Kintyre.
Henderson (57) Only those from Lochaber/Glencoe.
Hendry (57) Only those from Lochaber/Glencoe.
Henry (57) Only those from Lochaber/Glencoe.
Herron (81) Only those from Kintyre, Arron or Bute and must have originally been a MACILHERAN.
Hewison (142) Only those from Skye and must have originally been a MACHEWISON/MACUISDEAN.
Houston (142) Only those from Skye and must have originally been a MACHOUSTON/MACUISDEAN.
Howe (142) Only those from Skye and must have originally been a MACHOWISON/MACUISDEAN.
Howie (142) Only those from Skye and must have originally been a MACHOWISON/MACUISDEAN.
Howison (142) Only those from Skye and must have originally been a MACHOWISON/MACUISDEAN.
Huchon (142) Only those from Skye and must have originally been a MACHUTCHEN/MACUISDEAN.
Huchonson (142) Only those from Skye and must have originally been a MACHUTCHEN/MACUISDEAN.
Hudson (142) Only those from Skye and must have originally been a MACHUDSON/MACUISDEAN.
Hughson (142) Only those from Skye and must have originally been a MACHUGHSON/MACUISDEAN
Huie (142) Only those from Skye and must have originally been a MACHUIESON/MACUISDEAN.
Huston (142) Only those from Skye and must have originally been a MACHUSTON/MACUISDEAN.
Hutchin (142) Only those from Skye and must have originally been a HUTCHIN/MACUISDEAN.
Hutchinson (142)
Hutchison Only those from Skye and must have originally been a MACHUTCHIN/MACUISDEAN.

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Isaacson (101) Only those from Moidart, N. or S. Uist, Islay or Kintyre and must have originally been a MACISAAC.
Isles Only those from West Highlands & Islands or Antrim.

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Jeffrey (68) Only those from S. Uist, Benbecula or N. Uist and must have originally been a MACGORRIE.
Johnson (71) Only those from West Highlands & Islands, particularly Ardnamurchan or Lochaber/Glencoe.

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Kane (150) Only those from Antrim or Kintyre and must have originally been an O'CAHAN.
Kean/Kain (71) Only those from Ardnamurchan or Lochaber/Glencoe and must have originally been a MACKEAN.
Keegan (108) Only those from N. Uist and must have originally been a MACKIEGAN
Kelly (35) Only those from West Highlands & Islands and must have originally been a MACKELLY/MACKELLOCH (35).
Kendrick (57) Only those from Lochaber/Glencoe and must have originally been a MACKENDRICK.
Kennedy (147) Only those from Glengarry or Lochaber.
Kerigan (106) Only those from Islay or Kintyre and must have originally been a MACKERIGAN
Kessock (101) Only those from Moidart, N. or S. Uist, Islay or Kintyre and must have originally been a MACKESSOCK
Killough (109) Only those from Lochaber or Kintyre
Kinnel (53) Only those from West Highlands & Islands and must have originally been a MACKINNELL.

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Lang (153) Only those from Islay or Kintyre and must have originally been an O'LOYNACHAN.
Leach (21) Only those from West Highlands & Islands or Antrim.
Livingston (21)/(110) Only those from West Highlands & Islands (21) or Islay or Kintyre (110).
(15) Lynn Only those from S. Uist or Benbecula. Clan Donald Lynns derive from: Gaelic O'Fhloinn or O'Loinn - "Descendant of Flynn". Several of this name, along with some Burkes, to Uist & Benbecula - CLANRANALD, in the train of Fionnsgoth Burke, bride of Ranald Mor, 1st of Benbecula.

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MacAichan (55) A form of MacEachan
(16) MacAlasdair Senior Branch of Clan Donald, derived from: Gaelic MACALASDAIR - "Son of Alexander". From Alasdair Mor, 2nd son of Donald, grandson of Somerled. Original lands in Kintyre.
MacAlexander (2)/(16) [see (2) or (16)]
(17) MacAllan Only those from West Highlands & Islands.
MacAllister (16) [see (16)]
(18) MacAlonie Only those from Islay. Clan Donald MacAlonies derive from: Gaelic MacGille OnFhaidh "son of the servant of the storm". Islay - SOUTH.
MacAmbrose (29) From Islay or Kintyre
(19)MacArthur Only those from Islay or Skye. Armours to Clan Donald SOUTH on Islay, and pipers to Clan Donald NORTH on Skye.

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(20) MacBaxter Only those from Islay or Kintyre. Clan Donald MacBaxters derive from: Gaelic MacFuineadair "son of the baker". Islay & Kintyre. Clan Donald SOUTH.
(21) MacBeth From West Highlands & Islands. From Antrim in train of Agnes O'Cahan, bride of Angus Og. Became doctors to the Lords of the Isles. Throughout the West Highland & Islands, can be of Clan Donald NORTH or SOUTH. Many Beatons from KEPPOCH.
(22) MacBodach From N. Uist, and derive from: Gaelic Mac a'Bhodaich - "son of the Bute lad". From John, son of Donald of Kingsburgh, who was known as Iain Bodach from being fostered on Bute. Found on North Uist - Clan Donald NORTH.
MacBrayne (23) Only those from Islay or Kintyre.
(23) MacBrehon Only those from Islay or Kintyre. Clan Donald MacBrehons derive from: Gaelic Mac a'Bhriuthainn - "son of the judge". From office of judge-brehon under the Lords of the Isles. Found on Islay & Kintyre. Clan Donald SOUTH.
MacBreif (23) Only those from Islay or Kintyre.
(24) MacBretine From Islay or Kintyre and derive from: Gaelic Mac a'Bhreatnaich - "son of the Briton" or "Welchman". Celtic incomers to Islay, Kintyre, Colonsay, Gigha - Clan Donald SOUTH. Galbraith derivation is Gall - "stranger" plus Bhreatnaich - "Briton".
MacBride (74) From West Highlands & Islands or Antrim
MacBrion (23) Only those from Islay or Kintyre.
MacBrolachan (149) From Islay or Kintyre
MacBrolachan (149) From Islay or Kintyre
MacBryde (74) From West Highlands & Islands or Antrim
MacBurie (122) A form of MacMhuirich

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(25) MacCaffer From Islay and derive from: Gaelic MacCathbharra - "son of the helmet". armour-bearers to the Lords of the Isles. Found on Islay - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(26) MacCaig Only those from Islay or Kintyre. Clan Donald MacCaigs derive from: Gaelic MacThaoig - "son of the poet" or "philosopher." Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.
MacCain (71) A form of MACIAN (71).
MacCairlie (31) From Islay. A form of MacCarlich
(27) MacCaldret From Islay and derive from: Gaelic __________________. Clan Donald SOUTH.
MacCaleb (109) From Islay and derive from: Gaelic __________________. From Islay - Clan Donald SOUTH.
MacCall (40)/(60) Same as MacColl (40), though a few may be MacGills (60).
MacCallan (17) A form of MacAllan.
MacCallister (16) A form of MacAlasdair
(28) MacCalman Only those from Kintyre. Clan Donald MacCalmans derive from: Gaelic MacCalma'in - "son of Calman". From Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(29) MacCambridge From Islay or Kintyre and derive from: Gaelic MacAmbro'is - "son of Ambrose". Clan Donald SOUTH.
(30) MacCannel A variant of MacConnell dating from the 17th century, now rare. From Islay, Jura, Colonsay and Kintyre. Clan Donald South -- Clainn Iain Mhor.
(31) MacCarlich From Islay and derive from: Gaelic MacThearlaich - "son of Charles". From Islay - Clan Donald SOUTH.
MacCarrol (106) A form of MacKerral
MacCarron (9)/(81) A form of Carroon (9) if from Lochalsh, or of MacIlheran (81) if from Kintyre, Arran or Bute.
MacCarter (19) A form of MacArthur.
(32) MacCash Only those from Islay. Clan Donald MacCashes derive from: Gaelic MacTa'mhais - "son of Thomas". From Islay - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(33) MacCathail From Kintyre, derived from: Gaelic MacCathail - "son of Cathal". Clan Donald SOUTH.
(34) MacCavor From Islay or Kintyre, derived from: Gaelic __________________. Clan Donald SOUTH.
(35) MacCellach From West Highlands & Islands, derived from: Gaelic MacCellaigh - "son of the warlike one". The original Ceallach is by tradition related to the 4th cen. Colla Uais from whom the old name of Clan Donald - Clan Cholla. From Scottish Dalraida - Southern Hebrides. They allied themselves not only with Clan Donald SOUTH & CLANRANALD, but spread to Skye - NORTH, and KEPPOCH.
(36) MacChanney From Islay or Kintyre, derived from: Gaelic Maca'Chananaigh - son of the cannon". Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(37) MacCleireach Only those from Islay or Kintyre. Clan Donald MacCleireachs derive from: Gaelic Maca'chlerich - "son of the clerk". Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(37) MacCleary Only those from Islay or Kintyre (37).
MacClellan (113) Only those from West Highlands & Islands.
MacCluskey (150) Only those from Antrim, Islay or Kintyre
MacCochran (56) A form of MacEachern
(38)MacCodrum From N. Uist, derived from: Gaelic MacCodrum - "son of the good/god serpent". Clan Donald NORTH.
(39) MacCohenane From Islay or Kintyre, derived from: Gaelic _______________, - Clan Donald SOUTH..
(40) MacColl Of original Clan Donald blood. Clan Donald MacColls derive from: Gaelic MacColla - "son of Coll". Original Clan Donald by blood and alliance. From early Clan Donald name - Clan Cholla. In US most now are MacCalls. Throughout West Highlands & Islands, Clan Donald NORTH or SOUTH.
(41) MacConacher Only those from Islay. Clan Donald MacConachers derive from: Gaelic ____________________. - Clan Donald SOUTH
MacConlea (110) Only those from Islay or Kintyre
MacConn (10) From Islay, Kintyre or Antrim
MacConnell (53) Same as MacDonald/MacDonnell. Very common form among Islay-Kintyre refugees to Ayrshire & Galloway and then to the Ulster Scot Plantations.
(42) MacCook From Islay, Kintyre or Arran. MacCooks derive from: Gaelic MacDhabhuc - "son of David". - Clan Donald SOUTH.
MacCorie (137) Only those from Antrim, Islay or Kintyre
(43) MacCormick Only those from West Highlands & Islands. Clan Donald MacCormacks derive from: Gaelic MacCormaig - "son of Cormac". Missionaries from Ireland to S. Uist - early 18th cen. - CLANRANALD. Spread to N. Uist - NORTH and Southern Hebrides - SOUTH.
(44) MacCorran From Islay or Colonsay. They derive from: Gaelic MacGille Odhrain - "son of the servant of St. Odhran". - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(45) MacCosham From Islay or Skye. Also associated with the MacIntyres. MacCosham derives from: Gaelic MacCo'iseam - "son of Ossian".
(46) MacCotter From Skye. They derive from: Gaelic MacOtir - "son of Ottar". - Clan Donald NORTH.
MacCowan (75) Only those from Glengarry, Islay or Kintyre.
MacCoy (103) Only those from Islay, Kintyre or Antrim and must have originally been a MacKay of Islay
(47) MacCrain From Islay or Jura. They derive from: Gaelic MacCrain - "son of the boar". - Clan Donald SOUTH.
MacCrindle (131) From Lochaber, Islay or Kintyre.
MacCrory (133) Only those from West Highlands & Islands or Antrim.
MacCrum (76) From Islay.
(48) MacCuaig Only those from Islay. Clan Donald MacCuaigs derive from: Gaelic MacCuaich - "son of the drinking cup". Hereditary cupbearers to the Lords of the Isles. From Islay - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(49) MacCuish Only those from N. Uist or Skye. Clan Donald MacCuishes derive from: Gaelic MacDubhsidh - "son of the black one of peace". Originally MacDuffies who came to N. Uist & Skye - Clan Donald NORTH.
(50) MacCuithein From Skye, Benbecula or S. Uist. They derive: From Clann ic Cuithein on Skye. MacQueens of Benbecula & S. Uist - CLANRANALD, are originally Skye MacCuitheins - Clan Donald NORTH, and not Skye MacQueens. MacKeithan is the usual American spelling.
MacCulloch (35)/(117) Only those from West Highlands & Islands or Antrim (117) or (35).
(51) MacCumbray From Islay or Kintyre. They derive from: Gaelic MacCuimrid - "son of Montgomery". - Clan Donald SOUTH.
MacCurry (122)/(68) Most are originally MacMhuirichs (122), while a few are MacGirroes (68).
MacCutchen (142) From Skye
(52) MacCuthan From Skye. They derive from: Clann 'ic Cuthain on Skye - Clan Donald NORTH. Not same as (50).

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MacDaniel (53) Another form of MacDonald, mainly found in the American South, where the two names were almost completely interchangable.
(53) MacDonald Derived from: Gaelic MacDomhnuill - "son of Donald (world ruler)". Angus Mor MacDonald, son of Donald MacRanald MacSomerled, was first of the name. Originally the title of the Lords of the Isles, in the 16th cen. it started being used as a last name by those who could claim to be a "son of Donald". The MacDonnell & MacConnell spellings are mostly found in Clan Donald SOUTH, while MacDonell is mainly GLENGARRY, but more anciently KEPPOCH. The MacDaniel derivations are not territorial but are simply due to "free" spelling by clerks, census takers, ships captains, etc., particularly in the American South. There is absolutely no difference in Mac, Mc or even M', and any of these spellings, even with a big D or a little d, may be found today in any of our main branches.
MacDonell (53) Form used by Glengarry & Keppoch branches
MacDonleavy (110) Only those from Islay or Kintyre.
MacDonnell (53) Form used by Clan Donald South
(54) MacDougall Only one family - found in N. Uist. All others are of Clan MacDougall. Clan Donald MacDougalls derive from: Gaelic MacDhughaill - "son of Dougal". From Siol Dhubghaill on N. Uist, descended from Dugald, son of Reginald, 1st of Clanranald. Originally CLANRANALD, later Clan Donald NORTH.

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(55) MacEachan From West Highlands & Islands, mostly Clanranald, though a few from Islay & Kintyre. They derive from: Gaelic MacEachann - "son of Hector". Traditionally from Hector, 2nd son of Ruaril, 3rd of Clanranald. Some may have originally been MacLeans - from one of their Hectors - but became Clan Donald adherants. Some of this name on Islay and Kintyre are really MacEacherns. CLANRANALD except those from Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(56) MacEachern MacEachern - From Islay or Kintyre. They derive from: Gaelic MacEach - thighearna - " son of the Horse Lord". Hereditary masters of Horse and Armourers to the Lords of the Isles. Cochran is "Englished Version". Very numerous on Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(57) MacEanruig From Lochaber/Glencoe. They derive from: Gaelic MacEanruig - "son of Henry". From Dugald MacEanruig, chieftain of GLENCOE, whose daughter married Angus Og's son, Iain Fraoch who became 1st of Glencoe.
(58) MacElfrish From N. Uist. They derive from: Gaelic MacGille Bhris - "son of the servant of St. Bricius". From N. Uist, Clan Donald NORTH.
MacElheran (81) Only those from Kintyre, Arran or Bute.
MacEntire (100) A form of MacIntyre
(59) MacEoghain From Antrim. In Antrim this was more commonly MacEoin, "Englished" to Bissett. Iain Mor, 2nd son of John, Lord of the Isles, married the heiress to the Glens of Antrim and this Ulster territory became part of Clan Donald SOUTH.
MacEvinney (150) Only those from Antrim, Islay or Kintyre

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MacGachen (55) form of MacEachan
MacGeachie (55) A form of MacEachan
MacGee (103) Only those from Islay, Kintyre or Antrim and must have originally been a MACKAY of Islay
MacGilbride (74) From West Highlands & Islands or Antrim
(60) MacGill Of original Clan Donald blood, from Islay or Jura. They derive from: Gaelic Mac an ghoill - "son of the lowlander" or "stranger". Some MacColls may derive from this name. Originally from Islay & Jura - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(61) MacGillanders From Islay. They derive from: Gaelic MacGille Andrais - "son of the servant of St. Andrew." "Englished" to Anderson on Islay - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(62) MacGillechallum Only those from Islay or N. Uist. Clan Donald MacGillechalums derive from: Gaelic MacGillechaluim - "son of the servant of Calum". Islay - Clan Donald SOUTH & N. Uist - Clan Donald NORTH.
(63) MacGillecongall From Islay or Kintyre. They derive from: Gaelic MacGille Congual - "son of the servant of St. Congall". From Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.
MacGillelan (113) A form of MacLellan
(64) MacGillespie Only those from Islay or Kintyre. Clan Donald MacGillespies derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille easpuig - "son of the servant of the bishop". Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(65) MacGillies From West Highlands & Islands. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille Iosa - "son of the servant of Jesus". Very numerous in N. Morar - GLENGARRY & S. Morar - CLANRANALD. Some found on Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(66) MacGillifedder From Islay. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille Peader - "son of the servant of St. Peter". Islay - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(67) MacGillivantic From Lochaber/Keppoch. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille Mhanntaich - "son of the servant of the stutterer". Originally from Clanranald land in the outer isles, to Lochaber - KEPPOCH.
MacGilliver (115) From Islay
MacGillivoir Only those from Islay or N. Uist(73).
MacGilp (109) A form of MacKillop
MacGinnis (96) Only those from West Highlands & Islands and must have originally been a MACINNES
MacGlashan (85) Only those from Islay, Kintyre or N. Uist.
MacGlasrich (102) Only those from N. Uist or Islay.
(68) MacGorrie Only those from S. Uist, Benbecula or N. Uist. Clan Donald MacGorries derive from: Gaelic MacGoraidh - "son of Godfrey". From Godfrey, youngest son of Eain & Amie MacRuairl. N. Uist - Clan Donald NORTH, Benbecula & S. Uist - CLANRANALD.
(69) MacGowan Only those from West Highlands & Islands or Antrim. They derive from: Gaelic Mac a ghobhainn - "son of the smith". West Highlands & Islands. NORTH, CLANRANALD and SOUTH. Only one Smith family in the whole world is of Clan Donald - from S. Uist.
(70) MacGugan Only those from Kintyre. Clan Donald MacGugans derive from: Gaelic MacEochagain - "son of Ewan". From Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.

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MacHatton (80) Only those from Kintyre. MacHattons not of Clan Donald may be of Clan Chatton.
MacHendrie (57) Only those from Lochaber/Glencoe (57).
MacHenry (57) Only those from Lochaber/Glencoe (57).
MacHouston (142) Only those from Skye
MacHugh (142)/(103) Only those from Skye (142) or from Antrim and who must have originally been MacKays of Islay (103)
MacHutchen (142) Only those from Skye

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(71) MacIan Only those from West Highlands & Islands, Ardnamurchan or Lochaber/Glencoe, and Ulster, in particular County Antrim. They derive from: Gaelic "son of John." From (1) Iain Sprangach (younger son of Angus Mor) who was 1st of ARDNAMURCHAN, and (2), Iain Fraoch (younger son of Angus Og) who was first of GLENCOE, and from (3) O'Cahan.
(72) MacIlaheiney From Islay or Kintyre. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille sheathanaich - "son of the servant of St. John". Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(73) MacIlbra From Islay or N. Uist. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Gillebhrath - "son of the servant of judgement". Islay - Clan Donald SOUTH, & N. Uist - Clan Donald NORTH.
(74) MacIlbride From West Highlands & Islands or Antrim. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille Brighde - "son of the servant of St. Bride". Could also derive from Gillebride, Father of Somerled. West Highlands, Islands & Antrim. Clan Donald NORTH & SOUTH.
(75) MacIlchomhghain From Glengarry, Islay or Kintyre. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille Chomghain - "son of the servant of St. Comgan". He was the special patron of GLENGARRY where is found some of this name. Also found on Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH
(76) MacIchrum From Islay. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille chruim - "son of the servant of the bent one". From Islay - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(77) MacIldonie Only those from Kintyre. Clan Donald MacIldonies derive from: Gaelic Mac Mhaoil domnhaigh - "son of the Lord's Day servant". Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(78) MacIldowie Only those from Islay. Clan Donald MacIldowies derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille dhuibh - "son of the servant of the black lad". From Islay Clan Donald SOUTH
(79) MacIlfersane From Kintyre. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille pears - caglais - "son of the servant of the parson". From Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH
(80) MacIlhatton Only those from Kintyre. Clan Donald MacIlhattons derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille Chatain - "son of the servant of St. Catan". From Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH
(81) MacIlheron Only those from Kintyre, Arran or Bute. Clan Donald MacIlherons derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille Chiarain - "son of the servant of St. Ciaran". From Kintyre, Bute & Arran - Clan Donald SOUTH
(82) MacIllemartine Only those from Skye or N. Uist, Islay or Kintyre. Clan Donald MacIllemartines derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille Martainn - "son of the servant of St. Martin". Clan Donald Martins mostly from Skye - Clan Donald NORTH. A few found on Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH
(83) MacIllergan From Islay. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille Fhearga'in - "son of the servant of St. Fergna". From Islay - Clan Donald SOUTH
(84) MacIllibuie From Jura, Islay or Kintyre. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille bhuidhe - "son of the servant of the yellow-haired lad." Originally from Jura, to Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH
(86) MacIllighlais From Islay, Kintyre or N. Uist. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille ghlais - "son of the servant of the gray lad". From Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH, and, N. Uist - Clan Donald NORTH
(86) MacIllguirine From Islay, Kintyre, Colonsay, Gigha or Arran. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille ghuirm - "son of the servant of the blue lad". Colonsay, Gigha, Arran, Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH
(87) MacIllimhicall From West Highlands & Islands. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille Mhicheil - "son of the servant of St. Michael". From Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH, and CLANRANALD lands
(88) MacIlmaluag From Kintyre. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille Mo-Luoc - "son of the servant of St. Lugald". From Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH
(89) MacIlneive From Islay. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille nan Naomh - "son of the servant of the saint". From Islay - Clan Donald SOUTH
MacIlraith (90) Only those from Islay, Kintyre, Jura or Skye
(90) MacIlraich Only those from Islay, Kintyre, Jura or Skye. Clan Donald MacIlriachs derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille riabhaich - "son of the servant of the brindled lad". Very common on Islay, Kintyre & Jura - Clan Donald SOUTH. One family were bards on Skye - Clan Donald NORTH
MacIlvenna (150) Only those from Antrim or Kintyre.
(91) MacIlvie From Islay or Kintyre. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Shealbhaigh - "son of Selback". Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH
MacIlvoir (73) Only those from Islay or N. Uist.
(92) MacIlvrenenich From Islay or Kintyre. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille Bhriananich - "son of the servant of St. Brennan". Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH
MacInlay (121) Only those from Islay or Kintyre.
(93) MacIndayn From Islay or Kintyre. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Deadhan - "son of the Dean". Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH. N. Uist - Clan Donald NORTH
(94) MacIndeor Only those from Islay. Clan Donald MacIndeors derive from: Gaelic Mac Indeoir - "son of the Dewar. Islay - Clan Donald SOUTH
MacInleich (21) Only those from West Highlands & Islands or Antrim
(95) MacInleister From Islay or Kintyre. They derive from: Gaelic Mac an leisdeir - "son of the arrow-maker". Islay & Kintyre-Clan Donald SOUTH
(96) MacInnes Only those from West Highlands & Islands. Clan Donald MacInnes derive from: Gaelic Mac Aonghius - "son of Angus". West Highlands & Islands. CLANRANALD, GLENGARRY, SOUTH or NORTH
(97) MacInstocker Only those from Kintyre. Clan Donald MacInstockers derive from: Gaelic Mac an stocair - "son of the trumpeter". Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(98) MacIntaylour Only those from Islay or Kintyre. Clan Donald MacIntaylours derive from: Gaelic Mac an tailleir - "son of the tailor". Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH
(99) MacInturner Only those from Islay. No more than 1 in 4025 Turners originally had a MAC. Clan Donald MacInturners derive from: Gaelic Mac an tuair neir - "son of the turner". Islay - Clan Donald SOUTH
(100) MacIntyre Of original Clan Donald ancestry. They derive from: Gaelic Mac an t-saoir - "son of the carpenter". West Highlands & Islands. CLANRANALD, GLENGARRY, SOUTH, or NORTH
(101) MacIsaac Only those from West Highlands & Islands. Clan Donald MacIsaacs derive from: Gaelic Mac Iosaig - "son of Isaac". Originally from Moidart, to S. Uist - CLANRANALD, N. Uist - Clan Donald NORTH, and Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH
(102) MacIver Only those from N. Uist, Skye or Islay. Clan Donald MacIvers derive from: Gaelic Mac Iomhair - "son of Ivar". Originally from Argyll, to Lochaber - KEPPOCH, GLENGARRY, N. Uist - Clan Donald NORTH, & Islay - Clan Donald SOUTH

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MacKain From West Highlands & Islands or Antrim(71).
(103) MacKay Only those from Islay, Kintyre, Antrim or N. Uist. Clan Donald MacKays derive from: Gaelic Mac Aoidh - "son of Hugh". From Kintyre, to Islay. Clan Donald SOUTH. Some to N. Uist in 17th cen - Clan Donald NORTH. No relationship at all to the Northern MacKays.
MacKeachan (55) A form of MacEachan
MacKean From West Highlands & Islands or Antrim(71).
MacKechern (56) A form of MacEachern
MacKechnie (55) A form of MacEachan
MacKee (103) Only those from Islay, Kintyre or Antrim and must have originally been a MacKay of Islay
MacKeithan (50) Only those from Skye, N. Uist, Benbecula or S. Uist
MacKelloch (35) Only those from West Highlands & Islands.
MacKelly Only those from West Highlands & Islands(35).
(104) MacKenabry From Rhum. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Iain Abraich - "son of John of Lochaber". Rhum - CLANRANALD.
(105) MacKerracher Only those from Lochaber or Kintyre. Clan Donald MacKerrachers derive from: Gaelic Mac Fhearchair - "son of Farquhar". Lochaber - KEPPOCH, & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH
(105) MacKendrick Only those from Lochaber/Glencoe (57).
(106) MacKerral Only those from Islay or Kintyre. Clan Donald MacKerrals derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille Cherrel - "son of the servant of St. Ciric or St. Caireall." From Mulrony MacCarrol, Irish minstrel to Angus Og and then the Lords of the Isles. Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH
(107) MacKerras Only those from Islay or Kintyre. Clan Donald MacKerras' derive from: Gaelic Mac Fhearghuis - "son of Fergus". Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH
MacKerron (81) Only those from Kintyre, Arran or Bute.
MacKessock (101) Only those from West Highlands & Islands - a form of MACISSAC.
MacKichan (55) A form of MACEACHAN.
(108) MacKeigan From N. Uist. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Aodhagain - "son of Aodh", (Hugh). N. Uist - Clan Donald NORTH
MacKiergan (106) A form of MACKERRAL
(109) MacKillop From Lochaber, Islay, Kintyre or Arran. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Fhilib - "son of Philip". Lochaber - KEPPOCH, Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH
MacKinnel (53) A form of MACDONALD
MacKiver (102) Only those from N. Uist, Islay or Kintyre (102).

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(110) MacLae Only those from Islay or Kintyre. Clan Donald MacLaes derive from: Gaelic Mac Dhunnshleibhe - "son of Dunsleve". Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.
MacLafferty (112) From Islay, Kintyre or Antrim
(111) MacLairish From N. Uist. They derive from: Gaelic _________________. From N. Uist - Clan Donald NORTH.
MacLardy (112) From Islay, Kintyre or Antrim
MacLarty (112) From Islay, Kintyre or Antrim
(112) MacLaverty From Islay, Kintyre or Antrim. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Fhlaithbheartaich - "son of the dominion bearing". Heralds and Speakers - Ambassadors - to the Lords of the Isles. Islay & Kintyre, to Antrim. Clan Donald SOUTH.
MacLeister (95) Only those from Islay or Kintyre.
(113) MacLellan Only those from West Highlands & Islands. Clan Donald MacLellans derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille Fhaolain - "son of the servant of St. Fillan". Very numerous in N. Morar - GLENGARRY, to S. Morar, Moidart & S. Uist - CLANRANALD. Also found on Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH, and N. Uist - Clan Donald NORTH.
MacLergan (83) Only those from Islay.
MacLerich (37) From Islay or Kintyre
(114) MacLinlagan From Islay. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille Fhinnlagan - "son of the servant of St. Fionnlagan". Islay Clan Donald SOUTH
(115) MacLiver Only those from Islay. Clan Donald MacLivers derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille Ibhair - "son of the servant of St. Ibhar". Islay - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(116) MacLucas Only those from Islay. Clan Donald MacLucas' derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille Maluaig - "son of the servant of St. Luke". Islay - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(116) MacLugas Only those from Islay. Clan Donald MacLugas' derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille Maluaig - "son of the servant of St. Luke". Islay - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(117) MacLulich Only those from West Highlands & Islands or Antrim. Clan Donald MacLulichs derive from: Gaelic Mac Lulaich - "son of Lulach". West Highlands, Islands & Antrim. Clan Donald SOUTH, CLANRANALD, & Clan Donald NORTH. No relationship to those from Eastern Ross.
(118) MacLure Only those from Islay or Kintyre. Clan Donald MacLures derive from: Gaelic Mac an leabhair - "devotee of the book". Islay, Kintyre & Antrim - Clan Donald SOUTH.
MacLuskie (150) From Antrim, Islay or Kintyre

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(119) MacManechin From N. Uist or Benbecula. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Manach - "son of the monk". N. Uist - Clan Donald NORTH, Benbecula - Clan Donald NORTH or CLANRANALD.
(120) MacMarcus From Kintyre. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Marcuis - "son of Mark". Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(120) MacMarquis From Kintyre. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Marcuis - "son of Mark". Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(121) MacMath Only those from Islay or Kintyre. Clan Donald MacMaths derive from: Gaelic Mac Mhatha - "son of Matthew". Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.
MacMay (121) Only those from Islay or Kintyre
(122) MacMhuirich (121). 122. MACMHUIRICH - From West Highlands & Islands or Antrim. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Mhuirich - "son of Murray". From Muiredach O'Daly, 13th Cen. Irish poet who became bard to the Lords of the Isles. Family came Heriditary Bards to the Lordship and later to Clanranald. Found on Islay, Kintyre, Jura & Antrim - Clan Donald SOUTH, and in all CLANRANALD lands.
MacMichael (87) Only those from West Highlands & Islands.
MacMichan (123) Only those from Lochaber/Keppoch (123).
(123) MacMichie From Lochaber/Keppoch. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Gille Mhicheil - "son of the servant of St. Michael". Lochaber KEPPOCH. Separate from the MacMichaels of Islay & Kintyre.
MacMitchell (87) From West Highlands & Islands.
MacMoris (145) Only those from Moidart.
(124) MacMurchie Only those from Islay, Kintyre or Antrim. Clan Donald MacMurchies derive from: Gaelic Mac Mhurchaidh - "son of Murdoch", meaning "sea warrior" or navigator". From Ireland to Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH A branch to N. Uist - Clan Donald NORTH, known as Siol Mhurchaidh.
MacMurdo (124) Only those from Islay or Kintyre.
MacMurdoch (124) Only those from Islay or Kintyre.
MacMurrich (122) Only those from West Highlands & Islands or Antrim.
MacMurphy (124) Only those from Islay or Kintyre.

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(125) MacNakaird From Islay or Kintyre. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Nargin - "son of silver". Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.

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MacOnill (53) A form of MACCONNELL
MacOshen (155) From Islay or Kintyre
MacOshenag (155) From Islay or Kintyre
MacOwen (59) Only those from Antrim (59).

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MacPhail (59) Only those from West Highlands & Islands. Clan Donald MacPhails derive from: Gaelic Mac Phail - "son of Paul". Found throughout West Highlands and Islands, including GLENGARRY, GLENCOE, N. Uist & Skye - Clan Donald NORTH, Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.
MacPhilip (109) A form of MACKILLOP.

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(127) MacQueen From Skye, N. Uist, S. Uist, Islay or Kintyre. They derive from: in Islay & Kintyre: (Clan Donald SOUTH), the Gaelic/Irish MacCuinn and MacCuithean; and in Skye & N. Uist: (Clan Donald North/Sleat), the Norse Mac Sve inn. Clan Chattan MacQueens apparently from Moidart (not Skye) with Mora of Moidart when she married Malcolm Mackintosh. In Skye the MacCuitheans call themselves MacDonald.
(128) MacQuilken/an Only those from Islay or Kintyre. Clan Donald MacQuilkans derive from: Gaelic Mac Cuilcein - "son of Wilkie". Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(129) MacQuillan From Antrim, Islay or Kintyre. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Uighilin or Mac Cailein - "son of Colin". Were original Lords of the Route in Antrim - taken over by Clan Donald in 16th cen. Antrim, Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(130) MacQuilly From Eigg. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Choiligh - "son of the *bleep*". Eigg - CLANRANALD.
MacQuistan (142) From Skye

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(131) MacRanald From Lochaber/Keppoch, Islay or Kintyre. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Raonuill - "son of Ranald". Very common given name throughout Clan Donald, giving rise to many variations as last names. Fairly common on Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.
MacRanie (47) A form of MACCRAIN.
(132) MacRankin Only those from Lochaber/Keppoch. Clan Donald MacRankins derive from: Gaelic Mac Fhraing - "son of Francis". GLENCOE, possibly KEPPOCH.
MacRennie (131) Only those from Lochaber/Keppoch, Islay or Kintyre
MacReynold (131) From Lochaber/Keppoch (131). Only one known family of this name.
(133) MacRory [see MacRuairi]
(133) MacRuairi Only those from West Highlands & Islands. Clan Donald MacRorys derive from: Gaelic Mac Ruairidh - "son of Rory". From Ruaira MacRanald MacSomerled, 1st of Clan Ruiari, whose lands eventually, through an heiress, came to Clanranald. Common name throughout West Highlands, Islands & Antrim. CLANRANALD, Clan Donald SOUTH, Clan Donald NORTH.
(133) MacRury [see MacRuairi]

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(134) MacScilling From Kintyre. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Sgillin - "son of Scilling". Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.
MacShannon (155) Only those from Islay or Kintyre.
(135) MacSheehy From Ulster or Munster. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Sithigh - "son of peace". A Galloglass family which finally settled in Munster - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(136) MacSherry Only those from Skye. Clan Donald MacSherrys derive from: Gaelic Mac Siridh - "son of Sigurd". Skye - Clan Donald NORTH.
(137) MacSorley Only those from Islay, Kintyre or Antrim. Clan Donald MacSorleys derive from: Gaelic Mac Somhairle - "son of Somerled" - 1st Lord of the Isles. Antrim, Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH..
(138) MacSporran From Kintyre. They derive from: Gaelic Mac an sporail - "son of the purse". Pursebearers - Treasurers - to the Lords of the Isles. Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.
MacStaker (97) Only those from Kintyre (97).
MacStalker (97) Only those from Kintyre (97).
MacSwain (127) A form of MACQUEEN.
(139) MacSwan Only those from Sleat on Skye. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Suain - "son of Suain". Skye - Clan Donald NORTH. Not the same as MacQueen.
MacSween (127) A form of MACQUEEN.
(140) MacSweeney Only those from Ulster or Munster. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Suibhne - "son of Suibhne". From Suibhne O'Neill, a 14th cen. Argyle chieftain, who led Clan Donald Galloglasses in Ulster - some to Munster. Clan Donald SOUTH.

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(141) MacTrein From Kintyre. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Treun - "son of the strong" or "champion". Hereditary champions to the Lords of the Isles. Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.

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(142) MacUisdean From Skye. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Uisdean - "son of Hugh" - 3rd son of Alexander, Lord of the Isles. Hugh became 1st of Sleat and ancestor of the High Chiefs. Skye - Clan Donald NORTH.

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143) MacVanish Only those from N. Uist. Clan Donald MacVanishes derive from: Gaelic Mac Mhanuis - "son of Manus". N. Uist - Clan Donald NORTH.
(144) MacVannan From Skye. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Mhannan - "son of Buchanan". Skye - Clan Donald NORTH.
(145) MacVarish From Moidart. They derive from: Gaelic Mac Bharrais - "son of Maurice". Moidart - CLANRANALD.
MacVey (21) From West Highlands & Islands.
(146) MacVicar Only those from N. Uist, Islay or Kintyre. Clan Donald MacVicars derive from: Gaelic Mac a bhiocair - "son of the Vicar". Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH, N. Uist - Clan Donald NORTH.
MacVurrich (122) A form of MacMhuirich.

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(147) MacWalrick Only those from Glengarry or Lochaber. Clan Donald MacWalricks derive from: Gaelic Mac Ualraig - "son of Ualraig". From Ulrick Kennedy who fled Ayrshire to Lochaber in 16th cen. Most are GLENGERRY, some are KEPPOCH.
MacWarish (145) A form of MacVarish
MacWhan (127) A form of MacQueen
MacWhannel (53) A form of MacDonald
MacWhellan (129) A form of MacQuillan
MacWhiston (142) A form of MacUisdean
MacWhithee (50) A form of MacCuithein
MacWilkin (128) A form of MacQuilkan
(148) MacWillie From Ulster - only one family. Clan Donald MacWillies derive: From Donald MacDonald, a Keppoch officer captured during the "45". Received pardon if he left Scotland & changed his name. He chose MacWillie. One son settled in Ulster, another to USA. Same details by widely separated branches of the family lend credence to this family tradition. Not to be confused with the highland border MacWillie derived from William. KEPPOCH.
MacWurie (122) A form of MACMHUIRICH

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Magee (103) Only those from Islay, Kintyre or Antrim and must have originally been a MacKay of Islay (103).
Magill (60) Only those known to have originally been MacGills
Mann (67) Only those from Lochaber and must have originally been a MACGILLIVANTIC.
Manntach (67) Only those from Lochaber and must have originally been a MACGILLIVANTIC
Marcus (120) Only those from Kintyre and must have originally been a MACMARCUS.
Marcusson (120) Only those from Kintyre and must have originally been a MACMARCUS.
Martin (82) Only those from Skye or N. Uist, Islay or Kintyre.
May Only those from West Highlands & Islands, mainly Kintyre(154).
Mayes Only those from West Highlands & Islands, mainly Kintyre(154).
Mays Only those from West Highlands & Islands, mainly Kintyre(154).
Michael (87) Only those from West Highlands & Islands and must have originally been a MACMICHAEL.
Michaelson (87) Only those from West Highlands & Islands and must have originally been a MACMICHAEL.
Michie (123) Only those from Lochaber and must have originally been a MACMICHIE.
Michison (123) Only those from Lochaber and must have originally been a MACMICHIE.
Milloy (88) Only those from Kintyre and must have originally been a MACMALUAG.
Mitchell (87) Only those from West Highlands & Islands and must have originally been a MACMITCHELL. Approx. 73% of all Mitchells are of Scots ancestry.
Mitchelson (87) Only those from West Highlands & Islands and must have originally been a MACMITCHELL.
Monk (119) Only those from N. Uist or Benbecula and must have originally been a MACMANECHIN.
Murchie (124) Only those from Islay, Kintyre or Antrim and must have originally been a MACMURCHIE.
Murchison (124) Only those from West Highlands & Islands or Antrim and must have originally been a MACMURCHIE.
Murdoch (124) Only those from West Highlands & Islands or Antrim.
Murdochson (124) Only those from West Highlands & Islands or Antrim.
Murphy (124) Only those from Islay, Kintyre or Antrim and must have originally been a MACMURCHIE.

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O’Brennan (92) Only those from Islay or Kintyre
(149) O’Brolachain Only those from Islay or Kintyre. They derive from: Gaelic O'Brolach - "descendant of Brolach". Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(150) O’Cahan Only those from Antrim, Islay or Kintyre. They derive from: Gaelic O'Cathain - "descendant of Cathain". Antrim & Kintyre. Clan Donald SOUTH.
(151) O’Docharty Only those from Islay. They derive from: Gaelic O'Dochartaigh - "descendant of Dochertach". Islay - Clan Donald SOUTH.
O’Drain (141) Only those from Islay or Kintyre
(152) O’Hanley Only those from S. Uist, Benbecula or N. Uist. They derive from: Gaelic Ua-h-Ainie - "descendant of Ainie". 18th cen. missionaries to S. Uist - CLANRANALD.
O’Kane (150) Only those from Antrim, Islay or Kintyre
O’Kerigan (106) Only those from Islay or Kintyre
(153) O’Loynachan Only those from Islay or Kintyre. They derive from: Gaelic O'Luingeachain - "descendant of Longachan". Islay & Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(154) O’May Only those from Kintyre. They derive from: Gaelic O'Miadhaigh - "descendant of Maidhach". Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.
(155) O’Shannaig Only those from Islay or Kintyre. They derive from: Gaelic O'Seanaigh - "descendant of Seanach". Harpers to the clan in Kintyre - Clan Donald SOUTH.
O’Shannon (155) Only those from Islay or Kintyre
O’Sheehy (135) Only those from Ulster or Munster

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P

Padon (4)
(156) Park Only those from West Highlands & Islands or Antrim. Clan Donald Parks derive: From Chlann ic Phairce. S. Uist - CLANRANALD. 1 in 20 may be of Clan Donald.
Patton (4)
Philip (109) Only those from Lochaber, Islay or Kintyre and must have originally been a MACPHILIP.
Philipson (109) Only those from Lochaber, Islay or Kintyre and must have originally been a MACPHILIP.
Philpot (109) Only those from Lochaber, Islay or Kintyre and must have originally been a MACPHILIP.
Pittullich (109) Only those from Lochaber, Islay or Kintyre and must have originally been a MACPHILIP.
Polson (126) Only those from West Highlands & Islands.
Purcell (138) Only those from West Highlands & Islands.

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Q

Queen (127) Only those from Skye or N. Uist, Islay or Kintyre and must have originally been a MACQUEEN.
Quin (10) Only those from Islay, Kintyre or Antrim and must have originally been a CONN.

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R

Rainey (131)/(47) Only those from Lochaber, Islay or Kintyre and must have originally been a MACRANALD (131) or a MACRANIE (47).
Ranald (131) Only those from Lochaber, Islay or Kintyre and must have originally been a MACRANALD.
Ranaldson (131) Only those from Lochaber or West Highlands & Islands
Rankin (132) Only those from Lochaber and must have originally been a MACRANKIN.
Rennie (131) Only those from Lochaber, Islay or Kintyre and must have originally been a MACRENNIE.
Reoch (90) Only those from Islay, Kintyre or Jura.
Revie (90) Only those from Islay, Kintyre or Jura.
Reynolds (131) Only those from Lochaber/Keppoch and must have originally been a MACREYNOLDS.
Ronald (131) Only those from Lochaber, Islay or Kintyre and must have originally been a MACRANALD.
Ronaldson (131) Only those from Lochaber, or, West Highlands & Islands
Rorieson (133) Only those from West Highlands & Islands.
Rory (133) Only those from West Highlands & Islands and must have originally been a MACRORY.

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Samuel (137) Only those from Islay, Kintyre or Antrim and must have originally been a MACSORLEY.
Sanders (2) Only those from West Highlands & Islands, Antrim or Glengarry and must have originally been an ALEXANDER.
Sanderson (2) Only those from West Highlands & Islands, Antrim or Glengarry.
Shannon (155) Only those from Islay or Kintyre and must have originally been an O'SHANNON.
Sharp (81) Only those from Kintyre, Arran or Bute.
Shaw (72) Only those from Islay or Kintyre and must have originally been a MACILAHEINEY.
Sheehy (135) Only those from Ulster or Munster and must have originally been a MACSHEEHY
Smith (69) Only one family, from S. Uist, who were originally MACGOWANS.
Sorleyson (137) Only those from Islay, Kintyre or Antrim.
Sporran (138) Only those from Kintyre and must have originally been a MACSPORRAN
Stalker (97) Only those from Kintyre and must have originally been a MACSTAKER.
Sweeney (140) Only those from Ulster or Munster and must have originally been a MACSWEENEY.

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Taylor (98) Only those from Islay or Kintyre and must have originally been a MACINTAYLOUR.
Train (141) Only those from Kintyre and must have originally been a MACTREIN.
Turner (99) Only those from Islay and must have originally been a MACINTURNER.

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W

Whan (12&0 Only those from Skye, N. Uist, Islay or Kintyre and must have originally been a MACQUEEN .
Whannell (53) Only those from West Highlands & Islands or Ulster and must have originally been a MACWHANNEL.
Whallan (129) Only those from Antrim, Islay or Kintyre and must have originally been a MACQUILLAN
Wilkie (128) Only those from Islay or Kintyre and must have originally been a MACQUILKAN.
Wilkinson (128) Only those from Islay or Kintyre.
Wright (100) Only those from West Highlands & Islands and must have originally been a MACINTYRE.

ABBREVIATIONS

Ant - Antrim, Northern Ireland Arran - Isle of Arran GCoe - Glen Coe GGrry - Glen Garry
Is - Islay - early seat of the Lordship of the Isles Kin - Kintyre peninsula Loch - Lochaber Cait - Caithness
NU - North Uist Island SU - South Uist Island Gi - Isle of Gigha WH&I - Western Highlands & Islands
Skye - Isle of Skye fr Gae: - from the Gaelic

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Bell, Richard "Ulster Surnames"
Black, G. F. "The Surnames of Scotland"
Booth, C. C. "A List of Islay People"
Booth, C. C. "A Second List of Islay People"
Clan Donald, USA Genealogies
Clan Donald, Australia Genealogies
Clan Donald, Canada Genealogies
Clan Donald, South Africa Genealogies
Clan Donald, New Zealand Genealogies
Clan Donald Lands Trust Reference Library Accumulated Papers and other Materials
Forty-Five Association "Muster Roll of Prince Charles Edward Stuart's Army 1745-46"
Gruamach, Domhnull "A Historic Guide to Islay"
Gruamach, Domhnull "The House of Islay"
Hill, G. "The MacDonnells of Antrim"
MacDonald, ____ Lord Macdonald Estate Papers
MacDonald, A. & A. "Clan Donald"
Macdonald, Donald J. "Clan Donald"
MacDonald, John Interviews
MacDonald, Norman "The Clanranald of Lochaber"
MacDonald, Norman "The Clanranald of Knoydart and Glengarry"
McKerral, A. "Kintyre in the 17th Century"
MacLean, A. "Notes on South Uist Families"
MacLysaght, E. "Irish Families"
MacLysaght, E. "The Surnames of Ireland"
MacMillan, S. "Bygone Lochaber"
MacVicar, A. "Surnames Common Throughout Kintyre, Islay, Arran, 17th Century"
Martin, A. "Kintyre, the Hidden Past"
Matheson, W. "Notes on North Uist Families"
Odom Genealogy Library Collected Works
Patten, J. "The Argyle Patent & Assiciated Documents"
Shaw, R. "Septs & Adherants of Clan Donald"
Trotter, L. & R. Pre-1855 Gravestone Inscriptions in Lochaber

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