McDorman

McDorman is a surname of uncertain origin, most often encountered in English-speaking countries. It is generally treated as a Gaelic-derived patronymic name formed with the element Mc-, meaning "son of." The exact historical root associated with the spelling McDorman is not consistently documented in onomastic references, and the surname remains relatively uncommon compared with more widespread Mac- names.

In terms of distribution, McDorman appears in civil and genealogical records in North America and the British Isles, reflecting the broader patterns of Scottish and Irish diaspora. As with many Gaelic-derived surnames, the spelling has shown variation over time due to migration, literacy, and local record-keeping practices.

Notable individuals bearing the surname McDorman are recorded in local histories and genealogical compilations, though none has achieved widespread recognition as of the current literature. The name may also appear in historical documents, corporate or organizational contexts tied to families bearing the name, but there is no single dominant institution associated with it.

See also: related surnames such as MacDermott, McDermott, and McDormand, which illustrate the common Gaelic-origin prefix and similar phonetic roots.