MCCLORY

Also recorded as Mc Clory, Mcclory

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

McClory

McClory is a Scottish and Irish surname derived from the Gaelic name 'Mac Labhraigh' which means 'son of the spokesman'. This surname is primarily found in the Highlands of Scotland and in various parts of Ireland.

The earliest recorded instance of the name dates back to the late 17th century in Scotland and Ireland, where the McClory family played prominent roles in local affairs. Over the centuries, the name spread to other parts of the British Isles and beyond, carried by migration and diaspora.

Some notable individuals bearing the surname McClory include Kevin McClory, an Irish producer and screenwriter known for his work on James Bond films, and Dermot McClory, an influential Scottish politician from the early 20th century.

Today, the McClory surname is still relatively uncommon, but individuals with this name can be found in various professions and locations across the United Kingdom and beyond. The ancestral heritage of the McClory name continues to be of great interest to genealogists and historians alike, shedding light on the diverse cultural tapestry of the British Isles.

There are approximately 387 people named McClory in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named McClory.

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

Bernard
Brian
Daniel
David
Ian
James
John
Michael
Patrick
Paul
Peter
William

Female

Eileen
Elizabeth
Emma
Gail
Helen
Jacqueline
Joanne
Kathleen
Lesley
Margaret
Mary
Moira

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