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
MacGeehan is found most frequently in Ireland. It may also appear as:. For other potential spellings of this surname click here.
How Common Is The Last Name MacGeehan? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 11,742,229th most commonly occurring family name globally It is held by approximately 1 in 2,147,483,647 people. The surname MacGeehan occurs predominantly in Europe, where 50 percent of MacGeehan are found; 50 percent are found in Northern Europe and 50 percent are found in British Isles.
MacGeehan is most commonly held in Ireland, where it is held by 1 people, or 1 in 4,708,939. In Ireland MacGeehan is mostly found in: Ulster, where 100 percent are found. Aside from Ireland this surname exists in one country. It is also common in Australia, where 50 percent are found.
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Footnotes
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