McLain

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Lain or descendant of John.

Etymology

Derived from Gaelic Mac Lain, where Lain is a Scottish form of John (Gaelic Iain). The surname underwent Anglicization from the Highland Scottish form, with various spellings emerging.

About the McLain Surname

A Scottish Highland patronymic surname derived from the personal name John. The surname has moderate distribution in North America through Scottish immigration.

Distribution

Scotland, United States, and Canada.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the McLain Surname

Bernard McLain