the meaning of the surname Mc Pherson
The name Macpherson â or MacPherson or McPherson, according to different spellings â comes from the Gaelic Mac aâ Phearsain and means âSon of the Parsonâ.The Parson in question was Muriach, a 12th century parson, or lay preacher, of Kingussie in Badenoch.rigins of the Name. The name Macpherson â or MacPherson or McPherson, according to different spellings â comes from the Gaelic Mac aâ Phearsain and means âSon of the Parsonâ. The Parson in question was Muriach, a 12th century parson, or lay preacher, of Kingussie in Badenoch.