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View Surname: Mcadams


MCADAMS
SOURCE: Given Name
USAGE: Irish, Scottish
Meaning & History
Means "son of ADAM". The name originated in Scotland but is known as a Scotch-Irish name. The McAdams were originally thought to be a part of the infamous Macgregor clan of Scotland. However, new information suggests that they may actually be a part of the Gordon clan.



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