The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Quick answersIs Campbell an Irish name?
Campbell arrived from Scotland, England or Wales, most often during the plantations of the 1600s. Families carrying it may have been in Ireland for four centuries since, which is a different question from where the name began. In Irish the name is Mac Cathmhaoil (adopted).
What does the surname Campbell mean?
Campbell (Irish: Mac Cathmhaoil (adopted)) means “cam beul, 'crooked mouth'”. Origin: Scottish (gallowglass & planter).
Where in Ireland is the surname Campbell from?
The historic homeland of the Campbell name is Antrim, Down, Tyrone. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Campbell?
Mac Cathmhaoil (adopted).
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