MCLETCHIE

Also recorded as Mc Letchie, Mcletchie

McLetchie

McLetchie is a Scottish surname of unknown origin. The surname is found primarily in Scotland and Ireland, with a smaller presence in England. It is believed to be of Gaelic or Celtic origin.

The McLetchie surname is relatively rare and is not associated with any prominent historical figures or significant events. The name may have evolved from a Scottish Gaelic phrase or place name, but definitive etymological information is scarce.

Individuals bearing the McLetchie surname can be found in various professions and walks of life, with no particular concentration in a specific area or industry. The name has a distinctiveness that sets it apart from more common Scottish surnames such as Smith or MacLeod.

While the exact origins and meaning of the McLetchie surname remain uncertain, its presence in British Isles genealogy adds to the rich tapestry of familial names found within the region.

There are approximately 135 people named McLetchie in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named McLetchie.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Brian
  • Daniel
  • George
  • James
  • John
  • Malcolm
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Robert
  • Ross
  • William

Female

  • Catherine
  • Christine
  • Claire
  • Helen
  • Judith
  • Laura
  • Lorraine
  • Lynn
  • Margaret
  • Mary

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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