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Killen | numerous: Ulster generally. Ir. Mac Coilin, from the Scots Gaelic first name Cailean which gives the popular Colin, much used by the Campbells. A family of galloglasses employed by the O'Donnells in 16 cent. See also Mac Callion.MIF. |
Mac Coilín | Mac Killen, Cullen: líon beag: Ulaidh. Féach Mac Cailín. |
MacKillen | fairly numerous: Antrim-Down etc. Scots Gaelic Mac Coilin, from Cailean or Colin, dimin. of Nicholas. Galloglasses from Argyle 15 cent. SI & SS. |
Parishes where McKillen and a second surname are both baptised.