McKIM

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Kim, derived from a personal name possibly related to Gaelic or Norse elements.

Etymology

The 'Mc' prefix means 'son of' in Scottish and Irish Gaelic. Kim may be a shortened form of a longer personal name or a distinct given name.

About the McKIM Surname

A Scottish or Irish patronymic surname with limited historical documentation. The brevity of the root name suggests it may be a shortened form of a longer personal name.

Distribution

Found in Scotland and Northern Ireland with some presence in North America.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the McKIM Surname

R.H. McKIM

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