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

McClarin, 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 McClarin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McClarin in America

McClarin is the 46219th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McClarin surname appeared 461 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 McClarin.

We can also compare 2010 data for McClarin 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 McClarin

The surname McClarin has its origins in Scotland, with roots dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic words "Mac Labhruinn," which translate to "son of the talkative or eloquent one." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been known for their oratory skills or ability to captivate audiences with their speech.

In the historical records, the earliest known mention of the McClarin surname can be found in the Scottish Parish Registers from the late 1500s. These registers documented births, marriages, and deaths within local parishes, providing valuable insight into the lives and lineages of Scottish families during that era.

One notable figure bearing the McClarin name was Robert McClarin, born in 1612 in the village of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland. Records indicate that he was a respected landowner and prominent member of the local community, serving as a magistrate and community leader during his lifetime.

Another significant individual with this surname was Margaret McClarin, born in 1734 in Inveraray, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. She gained recognition for her involvement in the Scottish Jacobite Uprising of 1745, where she played a crucial role in supporting the cause of restoring the Stuart monarchy to the British throne.

In the late 18th century, the McClarin surname began to appear in various parts of the Scottish Highlands, with records indicating families settling in areas such as Inverness-shire and Ross-shire. One notable example is John McClarin, born in 1784 in Dingwall, Ross-shire, who was a respected teacher and scholar known for his contributions to Gaelic literature and preserving the region's cultural heritage.

As the centuries progressed, the McClarin surname spread beyond Scotland, with some bearers migrating to other parts of the British Isles and eventually to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia. One such individual was William McClarin, born in 1821 in Glasgow, Scotland, who later emigrated to Canada in the mid-19th century, settling in Ontario and becoming a prominent figure in the local agricultural community.

Throughout its history, the McClarin surname has maintained its Scottish roots and connections, with various branches of the family tree contributing to the rich tapestry of Scottish culture and society across different eras.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McClarin

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

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 McClarin 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 McClarin 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 McClarin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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