There are
880
Mcfadyens in the USA
Mcfadyen is the
27411st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Mcfadyen

AngusMcFadyen

Angus McFadyen is a Scottish actor known for his role as Robert the Bruce in the film 'Braveheart' and for his portrayal of the character Robert Rogers in the television series 'Turn: Washington's Spies.'

GavanMcFadyen

Gavan McFadyen is an Australian activist and arts worker known for his involvement in the Indigenous rights movement and for his work promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and culture.

EwanMcFadyen

Ewan McFadyen is a British painter known for his abstract, colorful artworks that explore themes of perception and memory.

KirstyMcFadyen

Kirsty McFadyen is a Scottish hammer thrower who has represented Great Britain in international athletics events.

JamesMcFadyen

James McFadyen was a Scottish landscape painter known for his detailed depictions of Scottish scenery, particularly the Highlands and Islands.

BarbaraMcFadyen

Barbara McFadyen is a Canadian politician who served as a Member of Parliament and Minister of State for Agriculture in the Canadian government.

GordonMcFadyen

Gordon McFadyen is a Scottish composer and conductor known for his works for concert band and his contributions to the Scottish brass band movement.

RuthMcFadyen

Ruth McFadyen is a British athlete who competed in the Paralympic Games, specializing in wheelchair racing events.

AndrewMcFadyen

Andrew McFadyen is a Canadian environmentalist who co-founded the charity organization Swim Drink Fish Canada, which works to protect and promote swim-able, drinkable, and fishable water.

WilliamMcFadyen

William McFadyen is a Scottish footballer who has played as a goalkeeper for various professional clubs in Scotland and England.

Mcfadyen Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Mcfadyen' is a variation of the Scottish surname 'MacFadyen' or 'MacPhadyen.' The name is of Gaelic origin and is derived from the personal name 'Feadhain,' which means 'photon' or 'lightning.'
Geographic DistributionThe name 'Mcfadyen' is most commonly found in Scotland, particularly in the regions of Argyll and Bute, Inverclyde, and Renfrewshire. It can also be found in other parts of the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Mcfadyen' include 'MacFadyen,' 'MacPhee,' 'MacFie,' 'MacFadden,' 'McPhaden,' 'McPhee,' 'McFadgen,' 'McPhee,' and 'MacVarish.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Mcfadyen' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, particularly during periods of Scottish emigration to the New World and British colonization. Many McFadyens settled in countries such as Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.