Makgill
Pronunciation: mak-GIL
Meaning
son of the foreigner/stranger
Origin
Scottish Gaelic
History & Etymology
Makgill is a Scottish surname of Gaelic origin. The 'Mac' prefix (or 'Mak' in older forms) means 'son of', and 'gill' is a corruption or anglicization of 'gall', meaning 'stranger' or 'foreigner'. This often referred to Norsemen or other non-Gaelic peoples who settled in Scotland. The name likely originated as a patronymic, identifying individuals as the son of a 'gall'. Over time, it became a fixed surname.
The surname has historical ties to the Scottish Lowlands, particularly in Fife and Edinburgh. Families bearing the name Makgill, or its more common variant MacGill, held significant positions, including legal and political roles. The Makgill Baronets of Kemback, for instance, were a prominent family.
Alternative Spellings & Variants
- MacGill
- McGill
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