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Etymology of Muckian

What does the name Muckian mean?

The surname Muckian comes from the Irish Gaelic "O Mochaidhean." It was sometimes changed to the Scottish name MacKean, for its phonetic similarities.

Early Origins of the Muckian family

The surname Muckian was first found in medieval times, when the sept was powerful in the barony of Cremorne in County Monaghan (Irish: Muineachán) located in the Northern part of the Republic of Ireland in the province of Ulster.

Early History of the Muckian family

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Muckian Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Muckian, Muckeen, Muckeyin, O'Muckian and others.

Early Notables of the Muckian family

  • the Muckian family of Monaghan


Muckian migration to the United States +



Muckian Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Thomas Muckian, who sailed to New York in 1851
  • Rose and Thomas Muckian, who landed in New York in 1868
  • Frank Muckian, who was naturalized in DeKalb County, Illinois in 1884

Contemporary Notables of the name Muckian (post 1700) +

  • Michael Muckian, published accounting and finance expert
  • Lorraine Muckian, member of the 2006 Ireland women's international rules football team


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