McAdam
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McAdam (also McAdams or MacAdam) is a surname with origins in the Ayrshire and Galloway regions of Scotland.
[edit] People
- John Loudon McAdam, a Scottish engineer noted for inventing the process of "macadamization" of roads.
- John McAdam, an American businessman
- John McAdam (politician), Irish-born politician in New Brunswick, Canada
- John Macadam, an Australian (Scottish-born) chemist, medical teacher and politician, after whom the Macadamia nut is named
- Colin McAdam, a Canadian novelist.
- Elliot McAdam, an Australian politician and Northern Territory Cabinet member.
- Sean McAdam, an American baseball writer.
- Adrian McAdam, Australian Rules footballer.
- Gilbert McAdam, Australian Rules footballer.
- Greg McAdam, Australian Rules footballer.
- Rachel McAdams, a Canadian actress.
[edit] Places
- McAdam, New Brunswick, a village in Canada.
- McAdam railway station, a National Historic Site of Canada in the village.

