How common is the McClung surname?

There are approximately 3,000 people with the surname McClung in the United States.

Are there McClung soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 349 soldiers with the McClung surname appear in Civil War records.

McClung

Q: What does the surname McClung mean?

The surname McClung means "Son of Clung, a personal name of uncertain derivation.". It is of Scottish origin.

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 & Frequency

Estimated 3,000 bearers in the United States #2,235 most common surname

Rare Common

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

McClung Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the McClung Surname

Lee McClung

Treasurer of the U.S.

Quick Facts

Origin: Scottish
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: 16th century
Estimated Bearers: 3,000

War Records

349 soldiers with the McClung surname found in Civil War records.

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