Where Does the MacNaught Surname Come From?

MacNaught and McKnight are two spellings with one history.

Read literally, MacNaught points to “Son of Neachtan”. MacNaught is listed among the recognised spellings of McKnight. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. You may also find the name written MacKnight.

Arms associated with the name

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