MCLINTOCK
Also recorded as M Clintock, Mc Lintock, Mclintock
McLintock
McLintock is a Scottish surname of Gaelic origin. The name is derived from the Gaelic "Mac Gille Dhòmhnaich," meaning "son of the servant of the Lord." The McLintock clan is believed to have originated in the Scottish Highlands.
The earliest recorded mention of the McLintock surname dates back to the 14th century in Scotland. The clan played a prominent role in Scottish history, particularly during the turbulent times of clan warfare and the Jacobite uprisings.
The McLintock clan is associated with various tartans, crests, and mottoes, which symbolise their heritage and values. The crest typically features symbols such as a lion rampant holding a battle axe, reflecting the clan's strong and fierce nature.
Over the centuries, many McLintock descendants have migrated to different parts of the British Isles, and beyond, spreading the name and their heritage far and wide. Today, individuals with the McLintock surname can be found across the United Kingdom and in various other countries.
The name McLintock carries with it a rich history and a sense of pride for those who bear it, connecting them to their Scottish roots and the legacy of their ancestors.
There are approximately 920 people named McLintock in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,865th most common surname in Britain. Around 14 in a million people in Britain are named McLintock.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Craig
- David
- Ian
- James
- Jamie
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Robert
- Ronald
- William
Female
- Agnes
- Anna
- Catherine
- Christine
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Lesley
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sandra
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