McClaughry

McClaughry is a Scottish and Irish surname of Gaelic origin. The name is derived from the personal name 'Lachtnan', meaning "bright" or "warrior". The prefix 'Mc' or 'Mac' denotes "son of", so McClaughry translates to "son of Lachtnan".

The McClaughry surname is most commonly found in Northern Ireland and Scotland, where the family has ancient origins. The clan associated with the name has historically been linked with the counties of Ulster in Ireland and Argyll in Scotland.

In Scotland, variations of the surname include MacClory, MacCluer, and MacLure, while in Ireland, variations such as MacLoughry and McLoughry are also prevalent.

The McClaughry family name has a rich history and is associated with pride, strength, and resilience. Over time, many individuals bearing this surname have distinguished themselves in various fields such as academia, politics, and the military.

Today, the McClaughry surname continues to be borne by numerous individuals around the world, each contributing to the legacy and heritage of this distinguished Scottish and Irish clan.

There are approximately 13 people named McClaughry in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named McClaughry.

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

  • Patrick

Female

  • Jillian

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