There are
787
Macphails in the USA
Macphail is the
29854th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Macphail

DonaldMacphail

Donald Macphail was a Scottish businessman and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the Inverness constituency from 1949 to 1970.

DouglasMacPhail

Douglas MacPhail is a Canadian former ice hockey player who played as a forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1940s.

MaureenMcPhail

Maureen McPhail is a British actress known for her roles in television shows like 'Call the Midwife' and 'The Bill.'

IanMcPhail

Ian McPhail is a Canadian lawyer and former chairperson of the Military Police Complaints Commission.

IainMacPhail

Iain MacPhail is a Scottish musician and composer known for his work in traditional Scottish music and as a founding member of the band Deaf Shepherd.

AlasdairCampbell

Alasdair Campbell MacPhail was a Scottish soldier who served in World War I and was awarded the Military Cross for his gallantry.

MargaretMacphail

Margaret Macphail was a Canadian politician and social worker who became the first woman elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta in 1917.

DavidD.

David D. MacPhail is a Canadian businessman and philanthropist who served as the president of the Royal Bank of Canada.

MaureenMacPhail

Maureen MacPhail is a Canadian politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the Thunder Bay—Superior North constituency from 1984 to 1993.

DuncanMcPhail

Duncan McPhail is an Australian rugby league player who played as a prop for the Sydney Roosters in the early 2000s.

Macphail Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Macphail' is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name 'Mac Phàil', meaning 'son of Paul'. It originated from the personal name 'Pòl' or 'Paul'.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Macphail' is predominantly found in Scotland, particularly in the Highlands and Islands regions. It can also be found in other English-speaking countries with Scottish diaspora, such as Canada and the United States.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Macphail' include 'MacPherson', 'MacPhail', 'McPhail', 'MacPherson', 'McPherson', 'MacPheddar', 'MacFadden', 'MacFadyen', and 'MacFetridge'.
Migration and ImmigrationMacphails have migrated and immigrated to various countries, especially during periods of Scottish migration to places like Canada, the United States, and Australia.