McClung

Patronymic

Meaning

Son of Clung, a personal name of uncertain derivation.

Etymology

The 'Mc-' prefix derives from Scottish Gaelic 'mac' meaning 'son of'. 'Clung' may represent a variant of 'Clune' or derive from an Old English or Norse personal name element. The surname appears in Scottish records from the medieval period onward.

About the McClung Surname

A Scottish patronymic surname with a presence in both Scotland and North America. The name became more common in the American South during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Distribution

Scotland, with significant emigration to the United States, particularly in the Appalachian region.

Notable Bearers

Thomas C. McClung, Alexander McClung

People with the McClung Surname

Lee McClung

Treasurer of the U.S.