MCLENNAN

Also recorded as M'Clennan, M'clennan, Mc Lennan, Mclennan

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

McLennan

McLennan is a Scottish surname of Gaelic origin, derived from the words 'mac Lennan', meaning 'son of the servant of the church'. The name is primarily found in Scotland, particularly in the northern regions such as the Highlands and Islands.

The McLennan clan is associated with the region around Inverness and is said to have originated in the ancient Pictish kingdom of Moray. The clan's traditional seat is at Dunlichity near Inverness.

Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname McLennan have been active in various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. The name has spread beyond Scotland, with McLennans forming communities in countries such as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, often as a result of migration during the British Empire's expansion.

Notable figures bearing the surname McLennan include Scottish sculptor Hew Lorimer and Canadian politician Hector McLenan.

The McLennan surname is a proud reminder of Scotland's rich Gaelic heritage and the enduring legacy of its clans and families.

There are approximately 2,763 people named McLennan in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,239th most common surname in Britain. Around 42 in a million people in Britain are named McLennan.

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
Neil
Paul
Scott
William

Female

Alison
Angela
Anne
Christine
Elizabeth
Heather
Helen
Karen
Linda
Margaret
Mary
Sarah
Susan

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