MacGeehan Surname
Approximately 2 people bear this surname
MacGeehan Surname Definition:
Mac Gaoithin A Donegal nrune, often written Mageean. MIF 114
MacGeehan Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 1:4,708,939 | 29,543 |
| Australia | 1 | 1:26,995,701 | 270,794 |
MacGeehan Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
Mac Gaoithin A Donegal nrune, often written Mageean. MIF 114
MacGeehan Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name MacGeehan Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname MacGeehan is more frequently found in Ireland than any other country/territory. It may be found in the variant forms:. For other possible spellings of MacGeehan click here.
How Common Is The Last Name MacGeehan? popularity and diffusion
The surname MacGeehan is the 11,742,229th most frequently occurring last name in the world, borne by approximately 1 in 2,147,483,647 people. This last name occurs predominantly in Europe, where 50 percent of MacGeehan live; 50 percent live in Northern Europe and 50 percent live in British Isles.
The last name is most frequently held in Ireland, where it is carried by 1 people, or 1 in 4,708,939. In Ireland MacGeehan is most common in: Ulster, where 100 percent are found. Without taking into account Ireland this surname is found in one country. It is also found in Australia, where 50 percent are found.
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