MCCLELLAN
Also recorded as Mc Clellan, Mcclellan
McClellan
McClellan is a Scottish and Northern Irish surname of Gaelic origin. The name is derived from the Gaelic "Mac Giolla Fhaolain," meaning "son of the devotee of St. Faolain."
The McClellan surname is particularly associated with the Scottish region of Ayrshire, where the family was known to have held a seat from ancient times. The name spread to Northern Ireland during the Plantation of Ulster in the 17th century, when many Scottish families settled in the province.
Throughout history, bearers of the McClellan surname have been involved in various professions and endeavours, contributing to their communities and leaving a lasting legacy. The name has also been prominent in military circles, with notable figures such as General George B. McClellan, a prominent Union Army general during the American Civil War.
Today, the McClellan surname continues to be found in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and across the world where descendants of the Scottish and Irish diaspora have settled. The name represents a rich heritage and a connection to the ancestral lands of Scotland and Ireland.
There are approximately 749 people named McClellan in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,223rd most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named McClellan.
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
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Paul
- Robert
- Stuart
- Thomas
Female
- Anne
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Joanne
- Karen
- Laura
- Lorraine
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Sarah
- Susan
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