McEwen

McEwen is a surname of Scottish origin. It derives from Gaelic Mac Eòghainn or Mac Eòin, meaning “son of Eoghann” (the given name related to Owen) or “son of Eoin” (John). Anglicized variants include McEwan, MacEwan, MacEwen, and McEown. The form McEwen is common in Scotland and among the Scottish diaspora.

The name is found in communities with historical Scottish settlement, especially in Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, reflecting broader patterns of migration from Scotland.

In addition to being a family name, McEwen has been used as a place name and as an identifier for geographic features or institutions named after individuals bearing the surname. Spelling variations often reflect different family origins or branches.

Notable bearers of the name have contributed across fields such as politics, science, sports, and the arts, illustrating the name’s broad distribution in public life.

Variants and related names include McEwan, MacEwan, MacEwen, and McEown, as well as the related given names Ewan, Owen, and John, all sharing common linguistic roots in Gaelic.

See also McEwan, MacEwan, MacEwen (surname).