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McQueen

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McQueen (name) means a Scottish surname, an anglicization of Mac Suibhne; also a fashion house named for designer Alexander McQueen. Example: “Steve McQueen starred in numerous classic action films.”

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A Scottish surname, an anglicization of Mac Suibhne; also a fashion house named for designer Alexander McQueen.
"Steve McQueen starred in numerous classic action films."
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Etymology

As a Scottish Gaelic and Irish surname, it comes from Mac Shuibhne ("son of Suibhne"), a byname meaning "pleasant"; see McSweeney. It also occurs as a Scottish and Irish surname from Mac Shuain, based on Old Norse sveinn ("boy servant"); compare also Swain and McSwan. It is also found as a Scottish and Irish surname, an anglicised form of Irish Mac Caoimhín (literally "son of Kevin"). As a French surname, it is an Americanised form of Moquin.

Origin: Irish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “McQueen” mean?
The word “McQueen” means a Scottish surname, an anglicization of Mac Suibhne; also a fashion house named for designer Alexander McQueen.
How do you pronounce “McQueen”?
“McQueen” is pronounced muh-KWEEN (/məˈkwiːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “McQueen” in a sentence?
Here is “McQueen” used in a sentence: “Steve McQueen starred in numerous classic action films.”
What part of speech is “McQueen”?
“McQueen” is a name.
Is “McQueen” a common word?
“McQueen” is an uncommon word in modern English.