MCCLEERY

Also recorded as Mc Cleery, Mccleery

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

McCleery

McCleery is a Scottish and Irish surname that can also be found among families of British descent. The name is of Gaelic origin, derived from the ancient Scottish and Irish personal name "Mac Giolla Riabhaigh", meaning "son of the servant of Riabhach". The prefix "Mac" in Gaelic surnames denotes "son of", indicating descent from a particular ancestor.

Historically, the McCleery surname is associated with Scotland and Ireland, where families bearing this name were prominent in various regions. Over time, migration patterns led to McCleery families spreading to other parts of the world, including England and beyond.

As with many surnames, variations in spelling can be found such as McLeary, MacLeary, and McLeery, reflecting regional dialects and the fluidity of surname spellings in historical records.

Notable individuals with the surname McCleery have contributed to various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts. The name continues to be borne by numerous individuals today, both in the United Kingdom and globally, maintaining a connection to its Celtic roots and the heritage of the British Isles.

There are approximately 181 people named McCleery in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named McCleery.

Surname type: From name of parent

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

Andrew
Brian
Colin
David
John
Mark
Marshall
Paul
Piers
Robert
Samuel
Thomas
William

Female

Angela
Anna
Carol
Catherine
Elizabeth
Emma
Julie
Margaret
Mary
Maureen
Nicola
Sally
Samantha

Similar and related surnames

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