McPHERRIN

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Pherrin, derived from a personal name possibly related to 'Farquhar' or 'Ferchar.'

Etymology

The 'Mc' prefix indicates 'son of' in Scottish Gaelic tradition. Pherrin may derive from the Gaelic personal name Farquhar or represent a variant spelling of a similar name.

About the McPHERRIN Surname

An obscure Scottish patronymic surname with limited historical documentation and few known bearers. The exact etymology remains uncertain due to variant spellings and sparse archival records.

Distribution

Rare surname found primarily in Scotland with minimal international presence.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the McPHERRIN Surname

GRANT McPHERRIN