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| Pronunciation | /məkˈʃeɪn/ mək-SHAYN |
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| Origin | |
| Word/name | Ireland |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Shane, MacShane, Johnson |
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.