M'Intosh, McIntosh, MacIntosh, Macintosh, or Mackintosh (

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: ') is a Scottish surname, originating from the

Clan Mackintosh Clan Mackintosh (''Clann Mhic an Tòisich'') is a Scottish clan from Inverness in the Scottish Highlands. The chiefs of the clan are the Mackintoshes of Mackintosh. Another branch of the clan, the Mackintoshes of Torcastle, are the chiefs of Cl ...

. Mac an Tòisich means (son of) leader/chief. Notable people with the surname include: * Alan McIntosh (born 1939), Welsh footballer *

Alastair McIntosh Alastair McIntosh is a Scottish writer, academic and activist. He was brought up in Leurbost on the Isle of Lewis and is married to Vérène Nicolas. He is involved with Scottish land reform especially on Eigg and campaigned successfully agai ...

(born 1955), Scottish writer, academic and activist *

Andrew Mackintosh Andrew Mackintosh (born 9 August 1960) is an actor best known for his role as DS Alistair Greig, a character he played for nine years in the long-running ITV drama ''The Bill''. He is married to singer Kathy Dooley of the pop group The Dooleys ...

(born 1960), actor in ''The Bill'' BBC series * Andrew McIntosh (disambiguation), several people :* Andrew McIntosh, Baron McIntosh of Haringey (1933–2010), British Labour politician :*

Andrew McIntosh (physicist) Andrew McIntosh (also known as Andy McIntosh) Emeritus Professor of Thermodynamics and Combustion theory at the University of Leeds. He is also the director of the organisation Truth in Science which promotes creationism and intelligent design., ...

(born 1952), Professor of Thermodynamics and director of Truth in Science :*

Andrew McIntosh (Australian politician) Andrew John McIntosh (born 5 April 1955) is an Australian politician. He was a Liberal Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 1999 to 2014, representing the seat of Kew. Early life McIntosh was born in Melbourne, Victoria, and ...

(born 1955) :* Andrew McIntosh (cricketer) (born 1980), from Papua New Guinea :* Andrew M. McIntosh, British academic psychiatrist * Andrew McIntosh, Baron McIntosh of Haringey (1933–2010), British Labour politician *

Basil McIntosh Basil Walton McIntosh is a Bahamian politician from the Progressive Liberal Party. Career In the 2021 Bahamian general election, he was elected in MICAL constituency. He is Minister of State for the Environment. He intends to stand in the ...

, Bahamian politician *

Bradley McIntosh Bradley John McIntosh (born 8 August 1981), also known as City Boy, is an English-Jamaican singer, rapper, songwriter, actor and record producer. He is a member of the pop group S Club, where he enjoyed five years of hit singles, arena tours and ...

(born 1981), English-Jamaican singer with S Club 7 *

Cameron Mackintosh Sir Cameron Anthony Mackintosh (born 17 October 1946) is a British theatrical producer and theatre owner notable for his association with many commercially successful musicals. At the height of his success in 1990, he was described as being "t ...

(born 1946), British theatrical producer * Carl W. McIntosh (1914–2009), American academic at Montana State University * Charlach Mackintosh (1935–2019), British alpine skier *

Charles Macintosh Charles Macintosh FRS (29 December 1766 – 25 July 1843) was a Scottish chemist and the inventor of the modern waterproof raincoat. The Mackintosh raincoat (the variant spelling is now standard) is named after him. Biography Macintosh was ...

(1766–1843), Scottish inventor *

Charles Henry Mackintosh Charles Henry Mackintosh (October 1820 – 2 November 1896) was a nineteenth-century Christian preacher, dispensationalist, writer of Bible commentaries, magazine editor and member of the Plymouth Brethren. Early life Mackintosh was the son of ...

(1820–1896), Irish preacher and Christian writer *

Charles Rennie Mackintosh Charles Rennie Mackintosh (7 June 1868 – 10 December 1928) was a Scottish architect, designer, water colourist and artist. His artistic approach had much in common with European Symbolism. His work, alongside that of his wife Margaret Macd ...

(1868–1928), Scottish architect and designer * Chris Mackintosh (1903-1974), international athlete and ski pioneer *

D. N. McIntosh Daniel Newnan McIntosh (1822–1896), often identified as D. N. McIntosh, was a Native American rancher, soldier and politician, the youngest son of Muskogee Chief William McIntosh (1790–1825). He was a member of one of the most influen ...

(1822–1896), leader of Creek Confederate regiment in the U. S. Civil War *

David McIntosh (disambiguation) David McIntosh may refer to: * David McIntosh (''Gladiators'') (born 1985), English actor * David McIntosh (Scottish footballer), Scottish footballer * Dave McIntosh (1925–1995), Scottish footballer * David Gregg McIntosh (1836–1916), U.S. ...

, multiple people * Donald McIntosh (1838–1876), Canadian-born officer in Custer's 7th Cavalry, killed at Little Big Horn * Donald McIntosh (mathematician) (1868–1957), British mathematician * Doug McIntosh (1945–2021), American basketball player * Douglas Mackintosh (1931–2024), British alpine skier * E. E. B. Mackintosh (1880–1957), Director of the Science Museum, London *

Erick McIntosh Erick McIntosh (born May 27, 1987) is an American professional American football, football defensive back for the Colorado Spartans of the National Arena League (NAL). He played college football at Florida Atlantic University. He has also been a ...

(born 1987), American football player *

Ewart Alan Mackintosh Lieutenant Ewart Alan Mackintosh Military Cross, MC (4 March 1893 – 21 November 1917) was a war poet and an officer in the Seaforth Highlanders from December 1914. Mackintosh was killed whilst observing the second day of the second Battle of C ...

(1893–1917), lieutenant in the British army during the First World War and a war poet *

Ewen MacIntosh Ewen Douglas MacIntosh (25 December 1973 – 19 February 2024) was a Welsh actor known for his role as Keith Bishop in '' The Office'' (2001–2003). Early life MacIntosh was born in Merionethshire, Wales on 25 December 1973. He was educated ...

(1973–2024), British actor *

Gavin MacIntosh Gavin MacIntosh (born March 22, 1999) is an American actor. Beginning his professional career as a child actor and model at the age of ten, MacIntosh is best known for his recurring role as Connor Stevens on the ABC Family drama series '' The Fost ...

(born 1999), American actor and model * Gordon McIntosh (1925–2019), Australian politician *

Hamish McIntosh Hamish McIntosh (born 4 September 1984) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the North Melbourne Football Club and Geelong Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Early life From Lavington, New Sou ...

(born 1984), Australian rules footballer *

Harold Mackintosh, 1st Viscount Mackintosh of Halifax Harold Vincent Mackintosh, 1st Viscount Mackintosh of Halifax (8 June 1891 – 27 December 1964), was a British businessman, public servant and benefactor. Early life Mackintosh was born in Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire, the son of John an ...

(1891–1964), son of confectioner John Mackintosh * Harold V. McIntosh (1929–2015), American physicist working in Mexico * Henry Macintosh (1892–1918), Scottish Olympic athlete *

Hugh McIntosh (disambiguation) Hugh McIntosh may refer to: * Hugh McIntosh (civil engineer) (1768–1840), Scottish civil engineering contractor * Hugh McIntosh (provost) (died 2002), provost of St Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow * Hugh D. McIntosh (1876–1942), Australian show-busin ...

, multiple people *

James Crosskill Mackintosh James Crosskill Mackintosh (1 February 18398 May 1924) was a Canadian banker, stockbroker, and political figure in Nova Scotia who served as Mayor of Halifax. Early life and education James Crosskill Mackintosh was born on 1 February 1839 in ...

(1839-1924), Canadian banker, broker, and politician *

James M. McIntosh James McQueen McIntosh (c. 1828 – March 7, 1862) was a career American soldier who served as a brigadier general in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Noted as an aggressive and popular leader of cavalry, he was killed in action at ...

(1828–1862), Confederate Army general in the American Civil War * Jennifer McIntosh (born 1991), Scottish female sports shooter and Olympian * John MacIntosh (disambiguation), multiple people *

John Mackintosh (disambiguation) John Mackintosh may refer to: * John Mackintosh (luthier) (–1840), Irish luthier and professor * John MacKintosh (1790–1881), farmer and politician in Prince Edward Island * John Mackintosh (soldier) (1797–1846), British military aide-de-camp ...

, multiple people *

John McIntosh (disambiguation) John or Jack McIntosh may refer to: Politics *John McIntosh (reformer) (1796–1853), businessman and political figure in Upper Canada *John McIntosh (Quebec politician) (1841–1904), member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec and the Canadian H ...

, multiple people *

Kate Macintosh Catherine Ailsa "Kate" Macintosh MBE (born 1937) is a Scottish architect known for her work for local authorities. She designed Dawson's Heights in Southwark and 269 Leigham Court Road, a Grade II listed building in Lambeth. Career Macinto ...

(born 1937), Scottish architect *

Kathaleeya McIntosh Kathaleeya McIntosh (; born November 10, 1972) is a Thai actress and television presenter, who was named as ''Princess of the entertainment industry''. She was the lead actress in many Thai lakorns in the 1990s-2000s including ''Wanjai Thailand'' ...

(born 1972), Thai–Scottish–Chinese actress, model and TV personality *

Ken Macintosh Kenneth Donald Macintosh (born 15 January 1962) is a Scottish politician who served as the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament from 2016 to 2021. Elected as a member of Scottish Labour, he suspended his party membership on becoming Pr ...

(born 1962), Scottish politician *

Ken Mackintosh Kenneth Victor Mackintosh (4 August 1919 – 22 November 2005) was an English saxophonist, composer and bandleader. He accompanied singers such as Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey and Matt Monro. Early life Mackintosh was born in Liversedge, Yorksh ...

(1919–2005), English bandleader *

Ken McIntosh Kenneth McIntosh is a New Zealand rugby league coach and former player who currently coaches the East Coast Bays Barracudas. He played professionally with the Penrith Panthers. Playing career McIntosh began his career with the Northcote Tiger ...

, New Zealand rugby league coach *

Kenny McIntosh Kenneth McIntosh (born March 3, 2000) is an American professional football running back for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs. Early life Kenny McIntosh grew up i ...

(born 2000), American football player *

Lachlan McIntosh Lachlan McIntosh (March 17, 1725 – February 20, 1806) was a Scottish American military and political leader during the American Revolution The American Revolution (1765–1783) was a colonial rebellion and war of independence in whic ...

(1725–1806), American Revolutionary War general and political leader * Lonnie McIntosh (stage name

Lonnie Mack Lonnie McIntosh (July 18, 1941 – April 21, 2016), known as Lonnie Mack, was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He was influential in the development of blues rock music and rock guitar soloing. Mack emerged in 1963 with his break ...

) (1941–2016), American rock guitar pioneer *

Lorraine McIntosh Lorraine McIntosh (born 13 May 1964) is a Scottish singer and actress. She is one of the vocalists of the pop/rock band Deacon Blue. Career McIntosh is a vocalist with Deacon Blue, whose second studio album, '' When the World Knows Your Name'' ...

(born 1964), Scottish singer with Deacon Blue *

Lucy Mackintosh (historian) Lucy Mackintosh is a New Zealand historian, curator and author who is a senior research fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum in Auckland, New Zealand. She is an honorary historian in the Faculty of Arts at the Waipapa Taumata Rau/University ...

, New Zealand museum curator and historian * Lucy Mackintosh (born 1956), co-owner of Lucy Mackintosh Contemporary Art Gallery, Lausanne, Switzerland *

Maggie McIntosh Margaret L. "Maggie" McIntosh (born December 22, 1947) is an American politician from the state of Maryland. She was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1993 to 2023. She is a former Baltimore City Public School teacher who now chai ...

(born 1947), American politician from Maryland * Malcolm McIntosh (disambiguation), several people :* Sir Malcolm McIntosh (public servant) (1945–2000), Australian scientist :* Sir

Malcolm McIntosh (politician) Sir Malcolm McIntosh KBE (3 March 1888 – 15 November 1960) was an Australian politician who represented the South Australian House of Assembly seat of Albert from 1921 to 1959. He represented three different parties: the Country Party (1921-1 ...

(1888–1960), Australian politician :* Malcolm Mackintosh (1921–2011), intelligence analyst, Sovietologist :* Malcolm Beg Mackintosh, 10th of Mackintosh (died 1457), Scottish clan chief * Marjorie McIntosh (born 1940), American historian of Great Britain *

Mary Susan McIntosh Mary Susan McIntosh (13 March 1936 – 5 January 2013) was a British sociologist, feminist, political activist and campaigner for lesbian and gay rights in the United Kingdom. Early life and education Mary Susan McIntosh was born on 13 March ...

(1936–2013), British sociologist and feminist * Murray McIntosh (born 1967), Canadian ice hockey defenceman * Neil William George Macintosh, (1906–1977), Australian medical doctor and anthropologist, chair of the Council of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) from 1966 to 1974 * Pat McIntosh, Scottish mystery writer *

Pollyanna McIntosh Pollyanna McIntosh (born 15 March 1979) is a Scottish actress and director known for her roles in films ''Exam (2009 film), Exam'' (2009), ''The Woman (2011 film), The Woman'' (2011), ''Let Us Prey (film), Let Us Prey'' (2014), the first season ...

(born 1979), Scottish actress, writer, and director * R. J. McIntosh (born 1996), American football player * Robert Mackintosh ('Red Rob', c. 1745–1807), Edinburgh music composer *

Robert Macintosh Sir Robert Reynolds Macintosh (17 October 1897 – 28 August 1989) was a New Zealand-born British anaesthetist. He was the first professor of anaesthetics outside the United States. Early life Macintosh was born 17 October 1897 in Timaru, New Zea ...

(1897–1989), first Nuffield Professor of Anaesthetics, Oxford * Robert J. McIntosh (1922–2008), U.S. Representative from Michigan *

Samantha McIntosh Samantha (Sam) McIntosh is a showjumper and equestrian from New Zealand. Life McIntosh is the daughter of two riders, trainers and showjumpers, Penny Stevenson and Colin McIntosh. She was born and grew up in Kaikohe, in the North Island of New ...

, showjumper and equestrian from New Zealand *

Sarah MacIntosh Dame Sarah MacIntosh (born 7 August 1969) is a British diplomat currently appointed British High Commissioner to Australia and Head of the United Kingdom’s Oceania Network from April 2025. She previously served as the Deputy National Securi ...

(born 1969), British diplomat * Sheena Mackintosh (1928–2018), British alpine skier *

Stephanie McIntosh Stephanie McIntosh (born 5 July 1985) is an Australian actress, singer and songwriter. She played the role of Sky Mangel in the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'' from 2003 to 2007. She made a brief appearance for one episode in 2015 as part ...

(born 1985), Australian singer *

Summer McIntosh Summer Ann McIntosh (born August 18, 2006) is a Canadian competitive swimmer. She is a three-time Olympic champion, four-time World Aquatics champion, and two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist. Noted for her strength in medley and butterf ...

(born 2006), Canadian Olympic swimmer and world record holder *

Susan McIntosh Susan McIntosh is an American anthropologist and archaeologist and has been the Herbert S. Autrey Professor of Anthropology at Rice University since 2012. She is known for her work at Djenné-Djenno in Mali and for her advocacy against looting of ...

, American anthropologist and archaeologist * Sylvester McIntosh (1934–2017), United States Virgin Islands musician *

Tammy MacIntosh Tammy MacIntosh (born 16 February 1970) is an Australian actress known for portraying Dr. Charlotte Beaumont in the medical drama '' All Saints'' and Jool in the TV series ''Farscape''. She is also known for her roles on television series '' The ...

(born 1970), Australian actress *

Tim McIntosh (baseball) Timothy Allen McIntosh (born March 21, 1965) is an American former professional baseball player. He played parts of five seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1990 and 1996, mostly as a catcher and outfielder. He also played one season f ...

, American baseball player * Tim McIntosh (cricketer), a New Zealand cricketer * Thomas McIntosh (footballer) Scottish footballer *

Trudy McIntosh Trudy McIntosh (born 30 July 1984) is an Australian artistic gymnast. McIntosh competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. She also competed at the 1998 Commonwealth Games The 1998 Commonwealth Games ( Malay: ), officially known as the ...

(born 1984), Australian artistic gymnast * Vora Mackintosh (1929-1998), British alpine skier *

William M'Intosh William Carmichael M'Intosh LLD (also spelt McIntosh; 10 October 1838, St Andrews – 1 April 1931, St Andrews) was a Scottish physician and marine zoologist. He served as president of the Ray Society, as vice-president of the Royal Societ ...

(also spelt McIntosh) (1838–1931), Scottish physician and marine zoologist *

William McIntosh William McIntosh (c. 1775 – April 30, 1825),Hoxie, Frederick (1996)pp. 367-369/ref> also known as Tustunnuggee Hutke (White Warrior), was one of the most prominent chiefs of the Muscogee Creek Nation between the turn of the 19th-century and hi ...

(1775–1825), Chief of the Lower Creek Indians *

William Priestly MacIntosh William Priestly MacIntosh (1857 – 9 January 1930) was a sculptor in Sydney, Australia. His works often decorated significant public buildings in Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and major provincial centres. Many of them are now heritage-listed. Ea ...

(1857–1930), Australian sculptor * Willie McIntosh (actor) (born 1970), Thai–Scottish–Chinese actor, model and TV personality * W. S. McIntosh (1921–1974), civil rights leader in Dayton, Ohio * Winston Hubert McIntosh (1944–1987), better known as

Peter Tosh Winston Hubert McIntosh (19 October 1944 – 11 September 1987), professionally known as Peter Tosh, was a Jamaican reggae musician. Along with Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer, he was one of the core members of the band Bob Marley and the Wa ...

, Jamaican reggae musician

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