McKeon

McKeon is a surname of Irish origin. It is an Anglicized form of Gaelic patronymics, most commonly derived from Mac Eoin (“son of Eoin/John”) and related names such as Mac Eoghain, yielding a family name that signified descent from a person named Eoin or Eoghan. Over time, these Gaelic forms were rendered in English as McKeon and a range of spellings.

Variants include McKeown, Keown, and MacKeon. The name is found across Ireland and among the Irish diaspora, with historical concentrations in the northern and western counties as well as in countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Notable people with the surname McKeon have gained recognition across fields such as sports, entertainment, politics, and science. As with many surnames of Irish origin, bearers of McKeon contribute to a broad range of professions and communities worldwide.