McCunn

McCunn is a Scottish surname of Gaelic origin. It is a relatively uncommon name, primarily found in the western Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

Origin and Meaning:

The name McCunn is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic "Mac Iain," meaning "son of John." In some cases, it's considered a sept of Clan MacDonald, specifically associated with the MacDonalds of Ardnamurchan. The association stems from Iain Sprangach MacDonald, the founder of that branch, whose descendants adopted variations of "Mac Iain" as a patronymic. It is also considered a sept of Clan Campbell in some historical records.

Variations and Related Names:

Variations of the name include:

• McConn
• McCuin
• McEwen (occasionally)
• MacKinn
• MacCunn

Distribution:

While primarily found in Scotland, descendants bearing the surname McCunn and its variations have migrated to other parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand.

Notable People:

• Hamish McCunn (1868-1916), Scottish composer, conductor, and teacher.