McEwan

McEwan is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic Mac Eoghainn, meaning “son of Eoghan” (a form of Owen or Ewan). It has several anglicized spellings, including MacEwan and McEwan, and appears in historical Scottish records from the medieval period. Through emigration, the name spread to other English-speaking regions, notably Canada, the United States, and Australia, where descendants and families have carried the name forward.

Notable people and uses associated with the name include Ian McEwan (born 1948), a British novelist and essayist known for works such as Atonement and Amsterdam; Amsterdam won the Booker Prize in 1998. Another historical figure is William McEwan (1833–1912), a Scottish brewer who founded McEwan's Brewery in Edinburgh, a brand that became a familiar name in the United Kingdom.

Beyond individuals, the McEwan name has historical associations with Scottish commerce and communities, including branding and place-name references linked to family history in Scotland. Today, the surname remains in use across the English-speaking world, appearing in various professional fields and continuing to be recognized as a distinct Scottish surname.