There are
468
Macdougals in the USA
Macdougal is the
45653rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Macdougal

AlexanderMacdougall

Alexander Macdougall was an American Revolutionary War general and a delegate to the Continental Congress from New York.

AngusMacdonald

Angus Macdonald was a Canadian politician and Premier of Nova Scotia from 1954 to 1956 and again from 1957 to 1960.

PeggyMacgill

Peggy Macgill was an Australian actress known for her performances in numerous films and television shows.

KennethMackenzie

Kenneth Mackenzie was a Scottish novelist and author, best known for his novel 'The Man of Feeling.'

JohnMacgregor

John Macgregor was a Scottish explorer and adventurer who was one of the first Europeans to canoe along the rivers of North America.

CatherineMacewen

Catherine Macewen was a Scottish painter and member of the Glasgow Girls, a group of female artists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

FloraMackinnon

Flora Mackinnon was a Canadian suffragist and women's rights activist, known for her efforts to secure voting rights for women in Canada.

NormanMacleod

Norman Macleod was a Scottish clergyman and writer, known for his sermons and publications on religious and social issues.

LachlanMacfarlane

Lachlan Macfarlane was an Australian football player who played for several teams in the Australian Football League.

DonaldMacintyre

Donald Macintyre was a Scottish rugby union player who represented Scotland in international competitions.

Macdougal Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Macdougal' is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic personal name 'Dubhghall', composed of the elements 'dubh' meaning 'black' and 'gall' meaning 'stranger' or 'foreigner'. It is a patronymic name meaning 'son of Dubhghall'.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Macdougal' is most commonly found in Scotland, particularly in the Highlands and Islands regions. It is also found in other English-speaking countries with Scottish diaspora, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Macdougal' include 'Macdougall', 'Macdonald', 'Macgill', 'Mackenzie', 'Macgregor', 'Macewen', 'Mackinnon', 'Macleod', 'Macfarlane', 'Macintyre'.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Macdougal' have migrated and immigrated to various countries primarily during the Scottish diaspora, which occurred due to factors such as political upheaval, economic opportunities, and the forced displacement during the Highland Clearances.