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McShane is a patronymic surname originating in Ireland. Also appears in Scotland and England. The surname evolved from the given name Shane, a derivative of John, of Hebrew origin. Some of the earliest historical records regarding the surname are documented through Hugh McShane O'Neill of the royal O'Neill dynasty.
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| Subject | Predicate | Object | Confidence | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McShane (name) | Pronunciation | /məkˈʃeɪn/ mək-SHAYN | 1.00 | infobox |
| McShane (name) | Variant forms | Shane, MacShane, Johnson | 1.00 | infobox |
| McShane (name) | Word/name | Ireland | 1.00 | infobox |
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