The surname McMichael has Scottish origins, deriving from the Gaelic name “Mac Gille Mhìcheil,” meaning “son of the servant of St. Michael.” It was a common name in the Scottish Highlands, particularly in the Perthshire and Stirlingshire regions. Notable individuals with this surname include Scottish artist James McMichael and American Civil War general Samuel McMichael Zook. Today, the McMichael name can be found throughout the world, carried by descendants of Scottish immigrants who have spread to various corners of the globe.
