MacKenzie
The origin of the surname MacKenzie
MacKenzie comes from Mac Coinnich, “son of Coinneach (the fair one).”
What kind of surname is MacKenzie?
MacKenzie is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. It belongs to the Scottish naming tradition — you can read how Scottish surnames were formed on our Scottish last names page.
Variants & spellings of MacKenzie
You may also see this surname written as:
- McKenzie
Other Scottish surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname MacKenzie mean?
The surname MacKenzie means Son of the fair one. MacKenzie comes from Mac Coinnich, “son of Coinneach (the fair one).”
Where does the surname MacKenzie come from?
MacKenzie is a surname of Scottish origin.
What kind of surname is MacKenzie?
MacKenzie is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other spellings of MacKenzie?
Variant spellings of MacKenzie include McKenzie.
What are other Scottish surnames?
Other Scottish surnames include Anderson, Cameron, Campbell, Gordon, Grant, MacDonald.