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The name is an anglicized form of the Gaelic “Mac Eoghain,” meaning “son of Eoghan.” Etymology and Meaning. The Gaelic word “Eoghan” translates to “born of the yew tree,” implying characteristics of resilience, endurance, and longevity traditionally associated with the yew tree. Earliest Known Usage
McKeon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms. Origins Available: Ireland. Hundreds of years ago, the Gaelic name used by the McKeon family in Ireland was Mac Eogain in Connacht, and Mac Eoin in east Ulster. Both of these names connote a "son of John," or "son of Owen."
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Charlie Sheen is honoring late actor Philip McKeon following the news of his death. On Tuesday, Sheen, 54, shared a touching tribute to McKeon on Twitter, calling him a “gentleman” and an ...
McKeon and MacKeon are Irish surnames originating both from the Gaelic Mac Eoghain ("Son of Eoghan") and Mac Eoin ("Son of John"), which are pronounced identically. Other variants in English include MacEoin and McKeown. Notable people with the name include: Alistair McKeon, fictional character in the Honorverse.
In Irish Gaelic, the surname McKoon is spelled as 'Mac Eoin'. The prefix 'Mac' which translates to 'son of' is used in conjunction with John, which is why the 1976 edition of ‘Black's Surnames of Scotland’ states that MacKeon is “the same as MacJohn”.
THE McKeown family is descended from Milesius, King of Spain, through the line of his son Heremon. The founder of the family was Eogan, ancestor of the Northern Hy Nials and son of Nial of the Nine Hostages, King of Ireland, A. D. 379. The ancient name was Eogan and signifies “Philosopher.”. The possessions of the clan were located in the ...
Dec 11, 2019 · Published on December 11, 2019 01:46PM EST. Nancy McKeon is reeling after the death of her beloved brother, fellow child star Philip McKeon . Philip, 55, died Tuesday morning after a battle with a ...
