Main

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Main 1
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Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Scottish
Other Forms FormsMains

Meaning & History

Derived from a short form of the Scandinavian personal name Magnus.
Added 3/11/2017 by LMS
Edited 1/16/2025 by jocatchi

Main 2
2a. listed usages are verified

Main 3
2a. listed usages are verified
Type Surname (from location)
Usage Scottish, English

Meaning & History

Derived from the French province of Maine.
Added 1/16/2025 by jocatchi

Main 4
2a. listed usages are verified
Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage English, Scottish

Meaning & History

A nickname for a strong or very large man, derived from Old French magne "great, strong, large".
Added 1/16/2025 by jocatchi