Find out how popular the last name McClamb is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named McClamb.

McClamb, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the McClamb surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McClamb in America

McClamb is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McClamb surname appeared 191 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname McClamb.

We can also compare 2010 data for McClamb to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name McClamb

The surname McClamb originates from Scotland and dates back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Gaelic personal name "Gille Cualmb," which means "servant of St. Columba." St. Columba was an Irish abbot and missionary who played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in Scotland during the 6th century.

The name McClamb is believed to have first appeared in the region of Argyll, on the western coast of Scotland. This area was heavily influenced by Irish culture and the Gaelic language due to its proximity to Ireland. The earliest recorded instances of the name appear in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which were a series of homage rolls documenting those who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname McClamb was John McClamb, who was born around 1330 in Argyll. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the Scottish Parliament during the reign of King David II.

Another notable figure was Sir William McClamb, who lived in the 15th century and was a renowned warrior during the Wars of Scottish Independence. He fought alongside William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, and his bravery and loyalty were recognized with the awarding of lands in Ayrshire.

In the 16th century, the name McClamb was also found in the Scottish Lowlands, particularly in the regions of Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire. One notable bearer of the name from this time was Robert McClamb, a merchant and burgess of Glasgow, who was born in 1560.

During the 17th century, several members of the McClamb family emigrated to Ireland, particularly to the northern counties of Antrim and Down. One of these settlers was James McClamb, who was born in Argyll in 1620 and later settled in County Antrim, where his descendants continued to use the surname.

Another significant figure was Reverend John McClamb, who was born in Lanarkshire in 1675. He was a prominent Presbyterian minister and played a crucial role in the Scottish Covenanting movement, which sought to preserve the Presbyterian form of church government in Scotland.

As the centuries passed, the surname McClamb continued to be found throughout Scotland, with concentrations in areas such as Glasgow, Edinburgh, and the Scottish Borders. While the name has become less common in modern times, it remains a part of Scotland's rich cultural heritage, carrying with it the echoes of the ancient Gaelic language and the enduring legacy of St. Columba.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McClamb

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname McClamb.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for McClamb was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of McClamb has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name McClamb was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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