MACLAUGHLIN
Also recorded as Mac Laughlin, Maclaughlin
MacLaughlin
MacLaughlin is a common surname of Scottish origin, with variations including McLachlan and MacLachlan. The name is derived from the Gaelic surname "Mac Lachlainn," meaning "son of Lachlan." The prefix "Mac" denotes "son of," making MacLaughlin a patronymic surname.
The MacLaughlin family is believed to have originated in Scotland, particularly in the western Highlands and Islands region. The surname is associated with the Clan MacLachlan, a Highland Scottish clan that traces its descent from Lachlan Mor, a 13th-century chief of the clan.
Throughout history, bearers of the MacLaughlin surname have been found in various regions of the United Kingdom and beyond, often having migrated to other countries as part of the Scottish diaspora. Today, individuals with the surname MacLaughlin can be found across the world, including in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
The MacLaughlin surname is an integral part of Scottish heritage and genealogy, with many individuals proud to bear this name and celebrate their ancestral connections to Scotland. The surname has a rich history and continues to be passed down through generations, symbolising the enduring legacy of the MacLaughlin family.
There are approximately 104 people named MacLaughlin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named MacLaughlin.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adrian
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Patrick
- Philip
- Shawn
- Thomas
- Wayne
- William
Female
- Anna
- Arlene-jane
- Christina
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Jane
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sharon
- Susan
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
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