MCLEAY
Also recorded as Mc Leay, Mcleay
McLeay
McLeay is a Scottish and Irish surname of Gaelic origin. The name is derived from the Gaelic Mac an Léigh, meaning "son of the physician". This suggests that the original bearer of the surname may have been a healer or medical professional.
The McLeay surname likely originated in Scotland, particularly in the Highlands. Over time, individuals with the surname spread to other parts of the British Isles, including Ireland. As a result, the name can be found in various regions with a Celtic heritage.
Individuals with the surname McLeay have made significant contributions in various fields, including medicine, academia, and the arts. The name has retained its Scottish and Irish heritage, serving as a reminder of the ancestral roots of those who bear it.
Today, individuals with the surname McLeay can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, continuing to carry on the legacy of their ancestors. The name McLeay remains an important part of British and Celtic history and heritage.
There are approximately 170 people named McLeay in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named McLeay.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alasdair
- Andrew
- David
- Graham
- Ian
- James
- John
- Keith
- Peter
- Ranald
- Ross
- Stephen
- Stuart
Female
- Anna
- Emma
- Fenella
- Fiona
- Josephine
- Kathleen
- Laura
- Lorna
- Marilyn
- Penelope