McBeath

McBeath is a Scottish surname of Gaelic origin. It is a variant of the surname MacBeth, which itself is derived from the Gaelic "Mac Beatha," meaning "son of life" or "son of the lively one." The name is historically associated with the Clan Bethune, also known as the Clan MacBeth, who were hereditary physicians in the Highlands of Scotland. Over time, variations in spelling and pronunciation led to the development of surnames like McBeath. The surname is found predominantly in Scotland, but can also be found in other countries due to migration. Individuals with the surname McBeath can trace their lineage back to the same ancestral roots as those with the surname MacBeth.