MacShane
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| Pronunciation | mac-SHAYN |
| Related names | Shane, McShane |
| Popularity | Behind the Name |
| Wikipedia articles | All pages beginning with MacShane |
MacShane is a patronymic surname originating in Northern Ireland. The surname evolved from the given name Shane, a derivative of John, of Hebrew origin. Early records spelled the name Mac Seáin or Mac Seagháin. Historically, the MacShanes from Louth and Ulster are a branch of the O'Neills, while in Kerry, the surname became Fitzmaurice. MacShane is uncommon as a given name. People with the name MacShane include:[1]
- Denis MacShane (b. 1948), Scottish politician
- Ian McShane MacShane variant, British Actor
- Sir William Johnson Johnson-McShane-MacShane variant
[edit] References
- ^ MAC SHANE Surname Group. irishgen.com. Retrieved on 2007-12-21.
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