All about the name MC

Meaning, origin, history.

Mc, of Scottish Gaelic origin, is a popular surname and occasionally used as a given name. It translates to 'son of' and was originally used as a patronymic last name, indicating the son of the individual who bore that particular name. Over time, it has evolved into a widely recognized surname throughout the world.

See also

Scottish

Popularity of the name MC since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"McAnnual birth rates showed a peak in 1994 with 25 births, declining to 5 births in both 1989 and 2005."