McFee is a surname of Irish and Scottish origin, an Anglicized form of MacDhubhshìth, the Scottish Gaelic version of the Irish Mac Dhuibhshíthe, meaning "son of Duibhshíth." The personal name Duibhshíth itself combines elements meaning "black" and "peace," so McFee ultimately denotes "son of black peace." This surname is found predominantly in Ireland and Scotland, with numerous variants reflecting different anglicizations and regional pronunciations, including Duffy, McAfee, and McPhee. Notable Bearers McFee has been carried by a variety of notable individuals across fields. In Canadian broadcasting, Allan McFee (1913–2000) was a familiar voice on CBC radio and television. The arts have been well represented: Henry Lee McFee (1886–1953) was a pioneering American cubist painter, while John McFee (born 1950) is a versatile American musician known for his work with the Doobie Brothers and Southern Pacific. Bruce McFee (born 1961) served as a Scottish politician, and Oonah McFee (1916–2006) won awards as a Canadian novelist and short story writer. Malcolm McFee (1940–2001) was an English TV and film actor, and William McFee (1881–1966) wrote memorable sea stories. Other bearers include poet Michael McFee and art educator June King McFee (died 2008). Geographic Distribution The surname McFee is most common in Scotland and Ireland, particularly in the western Highlands and Ulster. Emigration has spread the name to North America, where many people of Scottish and Irish descent bear the name. Meaning: "son of black peace" (from Irish Duibhshíth) Origin: Irish and Scottish Gaelic via Mac Dhuibhshíthe Type: Patronymic surname Usage regions: Ireland, Scotland, Diaspora in North America and Oceania