MacMeel Surname History

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Ireland

Etymology of MacMeel

What does the name MacMeel mean?

The surname MacMeel is closely identified with Mac Giolla Mhichil, which indicated a son of a devotee of St. Michael. This name can also be anglicized as MacMichael, and thus MacMichael is related to MacMeel. For example, in the County Monaghan Hearth Money Rolls, one Phelim MacIlmeel is recorded in 1663. However, in 1665, the same man is recorded as Phelim MacIlmichele.

Early Origins of the MacMeel family

The surname MacMeel was first found in Oriel, an ancient territory now comprised of Counties Monaghan and Louth.

Early History of the MacMeel family

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MacMeel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: MacElmeel, McElmeel, McElmeil, MacMeel, MacMeal, MacIlmeel, MacIlmichele and many more.

Early Notables of the MacMeel family

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Migration of the MacMeel family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: James McElmeel, who was naturalized in Philadelphia in 1834; Peter McElmeel, who settled on Prince Edward Island in 1841; John McElmeil, who landed in New Orleans with his family in 1849.