McClelland - Last Names

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McClelland

/məˈklɛlənd/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Son of the servant of St. Fillan

Represents ancestral lineage and devotion, reflecting a connection to early Christian religious service and clan identity in Gaelic society.

Symbolism

Embodies loyalty, heritage, and resilience; often associated with strength of family and historical endurance through migration and conflict.

Etymology: From the Gaelic 'Mac Shléibhín', meaning 'son of Shléibhín', a diminutive of 'shléibhe' (mountain) or derived from 'Maol Pháill', meaning 'devotee of St. Fillan'. Anglicized as McClelland, it reflects both topographical and religious roots.

Style & Origin

traditional

timeless

Cultural Background

Originating in Scotland and Ulster, McClelland is a Gaelic-derived surname associated with Scottish

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