TheNameDBMacEACHRAN
PatronymicMeaning
Son of Eachann, from the personal name meaning 'horse lord' or 'horseman.'
Etymology
Mac- means 'son of' in Scottish Gaelic, combined with Eachann, derived from 'each' (horse) and 'ann' (lord). The name suggests an ancestor of equestrian significance or status.
About the MacEACHRAN Surname
A Highland Scottish patronymic with roots in equestrian terminology, suggesting noble or warrior ancestry. The surname is associated with Hebridean clans and island communities.
Distribution
Concentrated in the Hebrides and western Highlands of Scotland, particularly the Isle of Mull.
Notable Bearers
Uncertain; primarily a Highland clan name