What is the origin of the last name Mcheard?

The last name "McHeard" is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic Mac an Iarla, meaning "son of the earl." It likely originated as a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a person with the title of earl. Over time, the surname may have been anglicized to its current form of McHeard.
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