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McKeown or MacKeown is an Irish surname. it originates from two distinct, but similar Irish names: Mac Eoghain ("Son of Eoghan ") and Mac Eoin ("Son of Eoin"), which are pronounced identically: /mək ˈow ən/ or "McOwen".
The surname McKeown was first found in County Sligo (Irish: Sligeach), in the province of Connacht in Northwestern Ireland, where the first people to use this surname are thought to have originated. Soon thereafter, the name was also found in neighboring Leitrim.
The McKeown surname is widespread in Ireland, especially in the northern counties. However, due to significant emigration, it has also become well-established in countries with substantial Irish diaspora, like the United States and Australia. Changes Over Time.
Last name: McKeown. SDB Popularity ranking: 1306. This famous Irish surname which originated it is claimed, in County Sligo, uses the Gaelic diminutive 'Eoghain', translating as 'Little Owen' or perhaps 'son of Owen' as its basic form.
The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Mckeown is British & Irish, which comprises 62.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (15.2%) and Italian (5.3%).
McKeown or MacKeown is an Irish surname. it originates from two distinct, but similar Irish names: Mac Eoghain ("Son of Eoghan ") and Mac Eoin ("Son of Eoin"), which are pronounced identically: /mək ˈow ən/ or "McOwen".
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The surname McKeown is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Eoghain, meaning "son of Eoghan." Eoghan is a given name that translates to "born of the yew tree." The name McKeown is commonly found in Northern Ireland and is associated with the province of Ulster.
