MCCLAREN

Also recorded as Mc Claren, Mcclaren

McClaren

The surname McClaren is of Scottish origin, derived from the Old Gaelic name "Mac Labhruinn," meaning "son of Labhrann." Labhrann was a personal name in ancient Scotland, possibly derived from the Gaelic word "labhair," meaning "to talk."

The McClaren clan is believed to have originated in the Scottish Highlands, with branches of the family settling in various regions across Scotland over the centuries. The name is also found in Ireland, where it may have been brought by Scottish settlers.

Individuals with the surname McClaren have been prominent in various fields, including sports, academia, and business. Notably, a notable figure with the surname McClaren is Steve McClaren, an English football manager who has worked with several clubs in the United Kingdom and abroad.

Like many Scottish surnames, McClaren comes with its own coat of arms, which typically features symbols associated with strength, loyalty, and heritage. The coat of arms serves as a visual representation of the family's history and values.

Today, the surname McClaren is dispersed across the United Kingdom and beyond, with individuals proudly carrying on the name and its legacy.

There are approximately 166 people named McClaren in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named McClaren.

Surname type: From name of parent

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Scotland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • Benjamin
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Oliver
  • Paul
  • Robert
  • Simon
  • Stephen
  • Stuart
  • Thomas

Female

  • Diane
  • Fiona
  • Jacqueline
  • Jane
  • Janet
  • Katherine
  • Kerrie
  • Margaret
  • Marlene
  • Mary
  • Michelle
  • Sandra
  • Sarah
  • Victoria

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