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Yes. The two spellings are simply variations of the same. For instance, in my family both spellings have been used from father to som (or daughter). They are both pronounced Ban. MacBain/Bean are also the same as the name without "Mac" (or the abbreviated form "Mc"). Mac means "of"--or "son of". You...
Yes. The two spellings are simply variations of the same. For instance, in my family both spellings have been used from father to som (or daughter). They are both pronounced Ban. MacBain/Bean are also the same as the name without "Mac" (or the abbreviated form "Mc"). Mac means "of"--or "son of". You can find out a little more in the side links on the left. here.
Clan MacBean Society 
Clan MacBean Links 
Clan MacBean People 
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