McKeown
“son of Eoin or Eoghan — John, or the older Irish Eoghan”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is McKeown an Irish name?
McKeown is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Mac Eoin.
What does the surname McKeown mean?
McKeown (Irish: Mac Eoin) means “son of Eoin or Eoghan — John, or the older Irish Eoghan”. Origin: Norman-Gaelic.
Where in Ireland is the surname McKeown from?
The historic homeland of the McKeown name is Antrim, Down. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for McKeown?
Mac Eoin. Related spellings: MacKeown, Owens.
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