Mac vs. Mc

Joel S. Berson Berson at ATT.NET
Tue Mar 25 01:33:18 UTC 2008


Is there any truth to the assertion that in personal names "Mac" is
Scottish, while "Mc" is Irish?

Does the answer depend on the period -- e.g., before the 19th century
vs. later?

Joel

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