McLavin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Etymology of McLavin

What does the name McLavin mean?

The McLavin surname name is derived from the Gaelic Laimhin, a reduced form of Flaithimhin. The Gaelic word "flaith," means "prince or ruler," but this name has sometimes been mis-translated as "hand."

Early Origins of the McLavin family

The surname McLavin was first found in counties Mayo and Roscommon (Irish: Ros Comáin) located in central Ireland in the province of Connacht.

Early History of the McLavin family

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McLavin Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lavin, Lavan, Glavin, O'Lavin, Glavan, MacGlavin, Hand, MacGlavy and many more.

Early Notables of the McLavin family

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Migration of the McLavin family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Bartholomew Glavin, who settled in Maryland sometime between 1661 and 1678; John Glavin, who settled in Maryland in 1682; Hannah Lavan, a bonded passenger, who arrived in America in 1756.