MacNaghten Surname
Approximately 65 people bear this surname
MacNaghten Surname Definition:
In Gaelic Mac Neachdainn, 'son of Neachdain, ' the Pictish Nechtan, q. v. Gillecrist Mac Nachtan granted the church of Kelmurkhe (Kilmorich) in 1247 to the Abbey of Inchaffray (Inchaffray, p. 65). Donald Macnachtane, son of an unmarried nobleman and an unmarried woman, was dean of Dunkeld in 1431 (Pap.
Read More About This SurnameMacNaghten Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 43 | 1:1,295,769 | 58,667 |
| Wales | 9 | 1:343,837 | 18,086 |
| Northern Ireland | 8 | 1:230,630 | 10,839 |
| Brazil | 2 | 1:107,037,166 | 1,031,150 |
| Scotland | 2 | 1:2,676,908 | 51,579 |
| Australia | 1 | 1:26,995,701 | 270,794 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 11 | 1:402,715 | 14,385 |
MacNaghten Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
In Gaelic Mac Neachdainn, 'son of Neachdain, ' the Pictish Nechtan, q. v. Gillecrist Mac Nachtan granted the church of Kelmurkhe (Kilmorich) in 1247 to the Abbey of Inchaffray (Inchaffray, p. 65). Donald Macnachtane, son of an unmarried nobleman and an unmarried woman, was dean of Dunkeld in 1431 (Pap. Lett., VIII, p. 368,628). Sir Duncan McNachtan was dean of Dunkeld in 1438 (Athole, p. 707), and Donald McNachtan, crown tenant of Eddergoll, 1480 (Christie, p. 84). Schir Maureis McNauchtane was vicar of Inchedin in 1510 (Mocgregor, I, p. 84). Donald Macnachtane, rector of Weem (Pap. Lett., IX), Alexander Maknachtan of Dounderaw signed the earl of Argyll's letters of fire and sword against Clan Gregor in 1565 (BBT., p. 212), and was a witness at Garvie, 1569 (Poltalloch Writs, p. 184), John McNauchtane of Dundarrow and Duncan McNauchtane, his brother, were charged in 1596 with violence to Dame Jeane, Lady Ardkinglas (RPC., V, p. 322). John MacNachtan of Dunderaw witnessed a commission by the earl of Argyll, 1598 (Poltalloch Writs, p. 75), and Alister M'Nachtane of Dindaraw was admitted burgess of Glasgow gratis in 1614 (Burgesses). As late as 1627 Colonel Alexander MacNaughten raised a company of two hundred Highland bowmen for service in the expedition to France for the relief of La Rochelle. They were, however, recruited too late for that purpose (HP., I, p. 113). MacNachtin 1563, MacNaghtane 1513, Macneacain 17c., MacNeacden and M'Neachden 1403, MacNaichtane 1618, Macknaughtane 1630. See Nachtyson.
MACNACHTAN, Macnauchtan, Macnauchton, Macnaghten, Macnaughtan, Macnaughten, Macnaughton, Macnauton: In Gaelic Mac Neachdainn, 'son of Neachdain, ' the Pictish Nechtan, q. v. Gillecrist Mac Nachtan granted the church of Kelmurkhe (Kilmorich) in 1247 to the Abbey of Inchaffray (Inchaffray, p. 65). Donald Macnachtane, son of an unmarried nobleman and an unmarried woman, was dean of Dunkeld in 1431 (Pap. Lett., VIII, p. 368,628). Sir Duncan McNachtan was dean of Dunkeld in 1438 (Athole, p. 707), and Donald McNachtan, crown tenant of Eddergoll, 1480 (Christie, p. 84). Schir Maureis McNauchtane was vicar of Inchedin in 1510 (Mocgregor, I, p. 84). Donald Macnachtane, rector of Weem (Pap. Lett., IX), Alexander Maknachtan of Dounderaw signed the earl of Argyll's letters of fire and sword against Clan Gregor in 1565 (BBT., p. 212), and was a witness at Garvie, 1569 (Poltalloch Writs, p. 184), John McNauchtane of Dundarrow and Duncan McNauchtane, his brother, were charged in 1596 with violence to Dame Jeane, Lady Ardkinglas (RPC., V, p. 322). John MacNachtan of Dunderaw witnessed a commission by the earl of Argyll, 1598 (Poltalloch Writs, p. 75), and Alister M'Nachtane of Dindaraw was admitted burgess of Glasgow gratis in 1614 (Burgesses). As late as 1627 Colonel Alexander MacNaughten raised a company of two hundred Highland bowmen for service in the expedition to France for the relief of La Rochelle. They were, however, recruited too late for that purpose (HP., I, p. 113). MacNachtin 1563, MacNaghtane 1513, Macneacain 17c., MacNeacden and M'Neachden 1403, MacNaichtane 1618, Macknaughtane 1630. See Nachtyson.
(Celtic) Son of Neachtan =a Pledge; or Pure One [Irish and Gaelic neachd + the diminutive suff. -án]
McAn Achduinn. The son of the expert and potent, from Mac, Gaelic, son, an, of, and achduinn, tools and instruments of all kinds; able, expert, potent.
MACHNACHTAN: Their traditions derive them from Lochtay; but Skene is confident of their extraction from the tribe of Moray.
MacNaghten Demographics
MacNaghten Religious Adherence
in Ireland
Religious Adherence
in Ireland
MacNaghten Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name MacNaghten Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name MacNaghten occurs in England more than any other country/territory. It may appear as a variant:. For other potential spellings of MacNaghten click here.
How Common Is The Last Name MacNaghten? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 2,372,517th most common surname on a global scale. It is borne by approximately 1 in 112,116,091 people. The surname MacNaghten is primarily found in Europe, where 95 percent of MacNaghten live; 95 percent live in Northern Europe and 95 percent live in British Isles.
The last name MacNaghten is most numerous in England, where it is carried by 43 people, or 1 in 1,295,769. In England MacNaghten is most frequent in: Hampshire, where 35 percent reside, Greater London, where 21 percent reside and Kent, where 14 percent reside. Beside England this last name occurs in 5 countries. It also occurs in Wales, where 14 percent reside and Northern Ireland, where 12 percent reside.
MacNaghten Last Name Statistics demography
The religious devotion of those holding the last name is principally Anglican (100%) in Ireland.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNaghten | 95 | 91 | / |
| MacNaughten | 95 | 27 | / |
| McNaughten | 90 | 166 | / |
| MacNaughton | 86 | 3,325 | / |
| Macnaughtan | 86 | 366 | / |
| MacNawghton | 86 | 1 | / |
| MacNaughtin | 86 | 1 | / |
| McNaghton | 84 | 2 | / |
| Mcnaugten | 84 | 1 | / |
| McNaghtan | 84 | 0 | / |
| McNaghtin | 84 | 0 | / |
| MacNwaughtan | 82 | 1 | / |
| MacKnaughton | 82 | 1 | / |
| McNaughton | 80 | 12,054 | / |
| McNaughtan | 80 | 275 | / |
| McNaughtin | 80 | 1 | / |
| McNoaghton | 80 | 1 | / |
| McNayghton | 80 | 1 | / |
| McNawghton | 80 | 1 | / |
| McNaechten | 80 | 1 | / |
| MacNaugton | 80 | 1 | / |
| Mcnuaghton | 80 | 1 | / |
| McNaughtun | 80 | 0 | / |
| McNacten | 78 | 0 | / |
| Mc-Naughton | 76 | 9 | / |
| MacNoughton | 76 | 5 | / |
| McNaoughton | 76 | 2 | / |
| McNaughaton | 76 | 2 | / |
| MacKnughton | 76 | 1 | / |
| McKnaughton | 76 | 1 | / |
| McNauhghton | 76 | 1 | / |
| Macnauguton | 76 | 1 | / |
| Mac Naugton | 76 | 0 | / |
| McNaugton | 74 | 10 | / |
| McNachtan | 74 | 4 | / |
| McNaugtan | 74 | 1 | / |
| Mac Noughton | 73 | 0 | / |
| McNoughton | 70 | 6 | / |
| McNaukhton | 70 | 1 | / |
| MacKington | 70 | 1 | / |
| McNauchton | 70 | 0 | / |
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