| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Son of Coinneach |
| Region of origin | Scotland |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Mackenzie (surname), Mackenzie (given name) |
McKinsey is a variant of the Scottish surname McKenzie which, in turn, means 'son of Coinneach' (son of Kenneth).[1][2] Notable people with the surname include:
- Beverlee McKinsey (1935–2008), American actor
- Daniel McKinsey, American physicist
- Dennis McKinsey (1940–2009), American writer
- James O. McKinsey (1889–1937), American business consultant
- J.C.C. McKinsey (1908–1953), American mathematician
- Patricia McKinsey Crittenden (born 1945), developmental psychologist
- Scott McKinsey (born 1959), American television director
See also
References
- ↑ Patrick Hanks (8 May 2003). Dictionary of American Family Names: 3-Volume Set. Oxford University Press, USA. ISBN 978-0-19-508137-4.
- ↑ "Popular Scottish surnames and their meanings". www.scotsman.com. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
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