MacAllisters

MacAllisters is a surname of Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from the personal name Alasdair, which is the Gaelic form of Alexander. The name literally means "son of Alasdair." The MacAllisters are a Scottish clan, historically associated with the western Highlands and the islands of Scotland. Their traditional lands included Kintyre and the island of Islay.

The clan's history is intertwined with the broader political and military landscape of Scotland, particularly during periods of conflict with neighboring clans and English incursions. Like many Highland clans, the MacAllisters faced periods of prosperity and hardship, and their influence fluctuated over the centuries.

Notable figures bearing the MacAllister surname have contributed to various fields throughout history. While the clan itself is no longer a distinct political entity in the same way it was in earlier centuries, the surname continues to be common in Scotland and among the Scottish diaspora worldwide, particularly in North America and Australia. The MacAllister name is often associated with a strong sense of heritage and ancestral pride among those who bear it.