MacWilliams
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MacWilliams and MacWilliam is a surname, originating from Meic Uilleim
. Some notable MacWilliams are:
Meic Uilleim
The Meic Uilleim were the Gaelic descendants of William fitz Duncan, grandson of Máel Coluim mac Donnchada, king of Scots. They were excluded from the succession by the descendants of Máel Coluim's son David I during the 12th century and raised a number of rebellions to vindicate their claims to...
. Some notable MacWilliams are:
- Dave MacWilliamsDave MacWilliamsDave MacWilliams is a retired American soccer forward and head coach who played professionally in the North American Soccer League and Major Indoor Soccer League...
, soccer player - Jessie MacWilliamsJessie MacWilliamsFlorence Jessie MacWilliams was an English mathematician who contributed to the field of coding theory. She was born in Stoke-on-Trent, England and studied at the University of Cambridge, receiving her BA in 1938 and her MA in the following year. She moved to the United States in 1939 and studied...
, mathematician - Keenan MacWilliamKeenan MacWilliamKeenan Carole MacWilliam is a Canadian actress and singer. She is probably best known for her co-starring role as Carole Hanson in the popular Australian television series The Saddle Club, alongside Sophie Bennett and Lara Jean Marshall.-The Saddle Club:MacWilliam's career started when she was 6,...
, actress - Lyle MacWilliamLyle MacWilliamLyle Dean MacWilliam was a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1988 to 1993. His background included martial arts instruction, plus market research and its related education....
, Canadian congressman - Glen MacWilliams, cinematography in A-Haunting We Will Go and assorted films
- Mike MacWilliamMike MacWilliamMike MacWilliam is a former professional ice hockey player who played 6 games in the National Hockey League with the New York Islanders in the 1995–96 season.-External links:...
, ice hockey player