McInnes

McInnes is a surname of Scottish origin and a variant of several related spellings, including MacInnes, McInnis, and Innes. It is a patronymic name historically associated with families in the Scottish Highlands and has spread to other regions through migration and diaspora.

Geographic distribution today shows the surname most common in Scotland, with notable populations in Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, reflecting historical patterns of Scottish emigration.

Historically, the name is linked to Scottish clan traditions, including references to a Clan MacInnes lineage in the Highlands. While specific lineage varies among individuals, bearers of the name often trace their roots to Scottish families that maintained tertiary ties across generations and geographies.

Notable people: Gavin McInnes (born 1970) is a Canadian writer and co-founder of Vice Media, one of the better-known contemporary bearers of the surname. Other individuals with the surname have contributed in fields such as business, academia, and the arts, reflecting the name’s broad geographic and professional distribution.

See also: Innes (surname).