MacShane

MacShane

Family name
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pronunciation ="mac-SHAYN"
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origin =Northern Ireland
related names =Shane, McShane
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MacShane is a patronymic surname originating in Northern Ireland. The surname evolved from the given name "Shane", a derivative of "John", of Hebrew origin. Early records spelled the name "Mac Seáin" or "Mac Seagháin". Historically, the MacShanes from Ulster are a branch of the "O'Neills", while in County Kerry, the surname became "Fitzmaurice". MacShane is uncommon as a given name. People with the name MacShane include: [cite web |url=http://www.irishgen.com/surnames/details.asp?surname_id=1039 |title=MAC SHANE Surname Group |publisher=irishgen.com |accessdate=2007-12-21]

* Denis MacShane (b. 1948), Scottish politician

ee also

McShane (name)

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