There are
573
Mcwilliams in the USA
Mcwilliam is the
38582nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Mcwilliam

AlecMcwilliam

Alec Mcwilliam was a Scottish footballer who played as a winger for Celtic and Scotland in the 1940s and 1950s.

LauraMcwilliam

Laura Mcwilliam is a Canadian journalist and television news anchor for Global News Calgary.

WilliamMcwilliam

William Mcwilliam was a British painter known for his landscape paintings of the Scottish Highlands and Northumberland.

JohnMcwilliam

John Mcwilliam is a former British Labour Party politician who served as the Member of Parliament for Blaydon from 1979 to 1983.

AnneMcwilliam

Anne Mcwilliam is a Scottish actress known for her roles in television dramas such as 'Taggart' and 'River City.'

MichaelMcwilliam

Michael Mcwilliam is a British composer and pianist known for his classical music compositions and performances.

SarahMcwilliam

Sarah Mcwilliam is a Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist known for her folk and acoustic music.

AndrewMcwilliam

Andrew Mcwilliam is a British photographer and artist, specializing in landscape and nature photography.

JaneMcwilliam

Jane Mcwilliam is a Scottish historian and author, specializing in the history of Scottish clans and genealogy.

DavidMcwilliam

David Mcwilliam is an Australian soccer player who has played for various clubs in the Australian A-League.

Mcwilliam Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Mcwilliam' is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic name 'Mac Gill Iomhair,' meaning 'son of the servant of St. Olaf.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Mcwilliam' is most commonly found in Scotland, particularly in the regions of Lanarkshire, Fife, and Aberdeenshire. It is also present in other English-speaking countries such as Canada, Australia, and the United States.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Mcwilliam' include 'MacWilliam,' 'Williamson,' and 'MacDonald.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Mcwilliam' has been carried by Scottish immigrants to countries like Canada, Australia, and the United States, particularly during periods of Scottish emigration in the 19th and early 20th centuries.