is mccann irish or scottish
McCann (surname) McCann is an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic Mac Cana, meaning son of Cana. The Cana particle is a personal name meaning 'wolf cub'. According to Irish tradition they are descended from Brassil, a grandson of Colla-da-Chrioch, the first king of Airgialla, and as such they and their territory also became known as Clan Breasail.