MCCLURG

Also recorded as Mc Clurg, Mcclurg

McClurg

McClurg is a Scottish and Irish surname of Gaelic origin. The surname is believed to be derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Labhrainn," which means "son of Labhrann." The name Labhrann comes from the Gaelic word "labhar," which means "spokesman" or "advocate."

The McClurg surname is most commonly found in Scotland and Northern Ireland, particularly in counties Antrim and Down. The name spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and the United States due to migration and emigration over the centuries.

Individuals bearing the surname McClurg have made significant contributions in various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts. The surname has a rich history and is often associated with traits such as eloquence, advocacy, and leadership.

As with many surnames, variations in spelling can be found, including MacLurg, Maclurg, and McLurg. The McClurg surname is one that holds a strong sense of heritage and identity for those who bear it, representing a connection to Scottish and Irish ancestral roots.

There are approximately 661 people named McClurg in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named McClurg.

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

  • Andrew
  • Brian
  • Charles
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Robert
  • Thomas
  • William

Female

  • Angela
  • Anne
  • Carol
  • Ea
  • Elizabeth
  • Jean
  • Julie
  • Kathleen
  • Lucy
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Natellie
  • Pauline
  • Sarah

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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