Mackinzie

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Kenneth, a variant spelling of Mackenzie.

Etymology

The 'Mac-' prefix denotes 'son of' in Scottish Gaelic, with Kenneth deriving from the Gaelic 'Coinnich' meaning 'handsome' or 'fair.' The '-zie' ending is a variant spelling of '-zie' or '-enzie.'

About the Mackinzie Surname

A variant spelling of the more common Mackenzie surname. This spelling appears less frequently in historical records.

Distribution

Scotland and North America, particularly Canada and the United States.

Notable Bearers

Limited historical documentation for this specific spelling

People with the Mackinzie Surname

F.W. Mackinzie