Find out how popular the first name Mcconnell has been for the last 1 years (from 2014 to 2014) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mcconnell by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Mcconnell is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2014, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Mcconnell.

The history of the first name Mcconnell

The name Mcconnell has its origins in the Scottish Gaelic language. It is derived from the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son of" and "Cuinnealach" which was an ancient Celtic personal name. The name Cuinnealach itself is thought to be derived from the Gaelic word "cuinneog" meaning "milk pail" or "churn."

The earliest recorded use of the name Mcconnell dates back to the 12th century in Scotland. It was originally a patronymic name, meaning it identified someone as the son of a person named Cuinnealach. Over time, the name evolved into a hereditary surname that was passed down through generations.

In ancient Scottish history, the Mcconnell clan was based in the region of Argyll and the Hebrides islands. They were a prominent clan in the Western Isles and were considered a branch of the powerful Clan Donald.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Mcconnell was Sir John Mcconnell, a Scottish knight who lived in the 13th century. He was a prominent figure in the Wars of Scottish Independence against England.

Another notable figure bearing the name was Randal Mcconnell (c. 1550-1635), a Scottish colonist who helped establish the first British settlement in North America at Jamestown, Virginia in 1607.

In the 17th century, James Mcconnell (1615-1675) was a Scottish Presbyterian minister who played a significant role in the Scottish Reformation. He was known for his influential sermons and writings defending Presbyterian principles.

During the American Revolutionary War, Samuel Mcconnell (1744-1828) was a Scottish-born soldier who fought on the side of the Continental Army against the British. He later became a prominent judge and politician in Pennsylvania.

In more recent history, Sir Winston Churchill's mother, Jennie Jerome, was born Jennie Mcconnell in 1854. She was the daughter of a wealthy American businessman, Leonard Mcconnell, and later married Lord Randolph Churchill, giving birth to the future British Prime Minister.

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