loyalty · sense of responsibility · stability
Source: Scottish Gaelic
Root Word: Mac
Derived From: Mac Dearmadain
Meaning: It is a name derived from ‘Mac’, meaning ‘son of’, combined with ‘Dearmadain’, meaning ‘descendant of the house of Durmond’. In Gaelic specifically, Dearmadain refers to the quality of being enduring or constant.
Popularity History: This surname is often associated with the Scottish and Irish clan systems in historical records and is less commonly used in modern times.