MCLACHLAN
Also recorded as Mc Lachlan, Mclachlan
McLachlan
McLachlan is a surname of Scottish origin that is common in the United Kingdom, particularly in Scotland. It is a variant spelling of the name MacLachlan, which is derived from the Gaelic "MacLachlainn," meaning "son of Lachlan."
Origins and History The McLachlan surname is linked to Clan MacLachlan, a Highland Scottish clan that originated in Argyll in western Scotland. The clan's territory was centered around Loch Fyne, and their history can be traced back to the 13th century. The surname McLachlan is primarily found in Scotland and can also be found in other English-speaking countries, including England, Canada, and the United States.
Variants and Derivatives As with many Scottish surnames, there are variations in the spelling of McLachlan, including MacLachlan, MacLauchlan, and McLaughlin. These variations arose due to changes in pronunciation and translation over time.
Famous McLachlans Notable individuals with the surname McLachlan include Sarah McLachlan, a Canadian musician known for her work in the folk and pop genres. There have also been prominent figures in Scottish history bearing the MacLachlan name, such as Sir Lachlan Mor, the 15th Chief of Clan MacLachlan.
Modern Distribution Today, the McLachlan surname continues to be present in Scotland and the wider global Scottish diaspora. It has also spread to other regions due to migration and historical connections between Scotland and other countries.
Overall, the McLachlan surname is a significant part of Scottish heritage and carries a rich history that reflects the clan's origins and legacy in Scotland.
There are approximately 5,809 people named McLachlan in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,628th most common surname in Britain. Around 89 in a million people in Britain are named McLachlan.
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
- Alexander
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Kenneth
- Robert
- Stuart
- William
Female
- Angela
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Helen
- Karen
- Linda
- Lynn
- Margaret
- Mary
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Machlachlan
- Maclachan
- Mclachlane
- Maclachlan
- Maclachlin
- Maclacklan
- Maclaclan
- Maclauchlan
- Mcclachlan
- Mcglauchlan
- Mclachan
- Mclachland
- Mclachlaw
- Mclachlen
- Mclachlin
- Mclacklan
- Mclackland
- Mclanchlan
- Mclauchlan
- Mclauchland
- Mclochlan
- Maclachlainn
- Maclochlainn
- Mcclacklan
- Mccloughlin
- Mccolligan
- Mcglachlin
- Mcglaughlin
- Mclauchlin
- Mclaughan
- Mclaughin
- Mclaughlan
- Mclaughlin
- Mclauglin
- Mcloughlin
- Mcloughrin
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.