MacEwen (surname)

MacEwen is a Scottish surname. It is an anglicized form of the Gaelic name MacEoghain, meaning "son of Ewen" or "son of Eugene." Ewen and Eugene are derived from the Gaelic name Eóghan, meaning "well-born" or "noble."

The surname MacEwen is historically associated with Clan MacEwen, a Highland Scottish clan that originated in Argyll. The clan's traditional territory was the area around Loch Fyne, and they were closely associated with the Campbells. The clan's history is somewhat obscure, and it has been suggested that they may have been absorbed into the larger Campbell clan over time.

Variants of the surname include McEwen, Ewen, and Ewing.

People with the surname MacEwen include:

• Individuals of Scottish descent bearing the name.
• Notable figures in various fields may also bear the surname; specific notable individuals can be researched through online databases or biographical sources.

The surname MacEwen is found in Scotland, Ireland, and other countries with significant populations of Scottish diaspora, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.