The MacKinlay Family Name

MacKinlay is how some branches of the McKinley family came to write their name. At root, the name means “Son of Finlay”.

MacKinlay is listed among the recognised spellings of McKinley. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Other spellings include McKinlay, MacKinley and McGinley.

Arms linked to McKinley and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to. Want more than a summary? See the MacKinlay family name pack.