MacMillan

MacMillan is a surname of Scottish origin, with various spellings such as MacMillan and McMillan. It is associated with the historic Clan MacMillan of the Scottish Highlands and is widely found in Scotland, Canada, the United States, and other English-speaking regions. In modern usage, the name appears across a range of professions and public life, and there are numerous notable individuals bearing it in fields such as science, politics, and the arts.

In publishing, Macmillan Publishers—originally Macmillan and Company—was founded in London in 1843 by Daniel and Alexander Macmillan. It grew into a major global publisher with imprints such as Pan Macmillan, Picador, and St Martin’s Press. In the late 20th century, the company became part of the Holtzbrinck publishing group, and its education and children's book divisions continued to operate under the Macmillan umbrella. Macmillan Education is the company’s educational publishing division, while Macmillan Children’s Books is a prominent UK imprint for children’s literature; in the United States, the imprint has a distinct organizational presence under the broader Macmillan label.

Macmillan is also the name of a major UK charity, Macmillan Cancer Support, which provides support and information to people affected by cancer and funds related research and services.

Beyond these uses, the surname MacMillan appears in various geographic, corporate, and cultural contexts, reflecting its historic Scottish roots and its spread through diaspora communities.