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Macpherson (name) means a Scottish surname meaning "son of the parson.". Example: “Macpherson is a common surname in the Scottish Highlands.”

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A Scottish surname meaning "son of the parson."
"Macpherson is a common surname in the Scottish Highlands."
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Plural
MacPhersons
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Etymology

From Gaelic "Mac a' Phearsain," meaning "son of the parson."

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What does “Macpherson” mean?
The word “Macpherson” means a Scottish surname meaning "son of the parson.".
How do you use “Macpherson” in a sentence?
Here is “Macpherson” used in a sentence: “Macpherson is a common surname in the Scottish Highlands.”
What part of speech is “Macpherson”?
“Macpherson” is a name.
What is the meaning of Macpherson?
"Macpherson" (name) means a Scottish surname meaning "son of the parson.".