Ewing (surname)

Ewing
Family name
Pronunciation /ˈjuːwɪŋ/ YEW-ing
Meaning "(son of) Eógan"
Region of origin Scotland
Language(s) of origin Scottish English
Related names MacEwen and McEwing
Ewan and Ewans
Ewen and Ewens
Ewin and Ewins
Hewin and Hewins
Ewings
Clan affiliations Clan Ewen of Otter
Clan MacLachlan
Clan MacEwen
Clan Campbell

The surname Ewing is of Scottish origin, and is an Anglicised form derived from the Gaelic clan name "Clann Eóghain" meaning "Children of Eóghain".[1][2] The forename "Eógan" is thought to derive ultimately from the Greek eugenes (Greek- ευγενής, meaning "noble", literally "well-born").

The earliest known coat of arms in the name Ewing appears in the Workman Armorial dated 1566.[3]

Notable people with the surname "Ewing"

Born before 1800

Born before 1900

Born before 1950

Born after 1950

Kerry Ewing(1972-) ASE Master certified diesel mechanic

Hallie Ewing (2000-) The first Asian Ewing born in the 21st century

Fictional characters

See also

References

  1. Ewing on Surnamedb.com
  2. Ewing on Goireland.com
  3. Stodart, Robert R. 1881, Scottish Arms, Edinburgh, William Paterson.

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