"Mckethan" is a surname of Scottish origin. Its pronunciation is typically transcribed as /məˈkiːθən/ in IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet). The "m" at the beginning of the word is pronounced as "muh," while the "ck" sound is pronounced as "k." The "e" in "ethan" is pronounced as "ee," and the "th" sound is pronounced as "th" in "the" or "thin." The final syllable "an" is pronounced as "ən," similar to the sound of the final syllables in "Alan" or "Brian."
The etymology of the word McKethan is of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic phrase mac Eachainn, which means son of Eachann. Eachann is a personal name that can be traced back to ancient Celtic roots. In Scottish naming traditions, Mac or Mc denotes son of, while the following name indicates the father's given name. Therefore, McKethan signifies son of Eachann.