How common is the McIlvaine surname?

There are approximately 1,000 people with the surname McIlvaine in the United States.

Are there McIlvaine soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 105 soldiers with the McIlvaine surname appear in Civil War records.

McIlvaine

Q: What does the surname McIlvaine mean?

The surname McIlvaine means "Son of Ilvane, derived from a personal name of uncertain origin.". It is of Irish/Scottish origin.

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Ilvane, derived from a personal name of uncertain origin.

Etymology

The 'Mc' prefix indicates 'son of' in Irish and Scottish Gaelic. Ilvane may be a variant of Alban or a distinct Gaelic personal name.

About the McIlvaine Surname

A patronymic surname with roots in Irish and Scottish Gaelic traditions. The name appears in various spellings reflecting phonetic variations across regions.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,000 bearers in the United States #3,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in Ireland and Scotland with scattered presence in North America.

McIlvaine Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the McIlvaine Surname

Charles Pettit McIlvaine

Bishop

Quick Facts

Origin: Irish/Scottish
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: 17th century
Estimated Bearers: 1,000

War Records

105 soldiers with the McIlvaine surname found in Civil War records.

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