The surname McPherson is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic name "Mac a' Phearsain" meaning "son of the parson." It is believed to have originated from the Clan Macpherson in the Scottish Highlands. The prefix "Mac" denotes "son of," indicating a paternal lineage, while "Phearsain" likely referred to a parson or clergyman in the community. The name has historical ties to the ecclesiastical profession, suggesting a connection to religious or church-related activities in the past.
Among the more commonly found last names, Mcpherson holds the #965 spot in the United States, appearing 36125 times in Census data — or 12 per 100,000 people.
Our database contains over 6016 people with the last name Mcpherson. This surname is most commonly found in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina. We have over 7 unique first names combined with the last name Mcpherson in our records. The most frequent first names associated with this surname are David, Michael, John.
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