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

McClodden, 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 McClodden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McClodden in America

McClodden is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McClodden surname appeared 107 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 McClodden.

The history of the last name McClodden

The surname McClodden is believed to have originated in Scotland during the medieval period. It is a variant of the more common Scottish surname McCloudan or McClowden, which is derived from the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son of" and "Lòghaidh" or "Lughaidh," personal names translating to "follower of the path" or "navigating."

The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 14th century in the Scottish Lowlands, particularly in the regions of Ayrshire and Renfrewshire. It is thought that the name may have been associated with a clan or family group that inhabited these areas.

In the ancient records of Scotland, such as the Ragman Rolls of 1296, variations of the name like "MacClodan" and "MacClouden" can be found, indicating its presence and evolution over time.

One notable historical figure bearing this surname was John McClodden (c. 1520-1590), a Scottish clergyman and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in Scotland. He was a staunch supporter of John Knox and was known for his fiery sermons against the Catholic Church.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Robert McClodden (1750-1827), a Scottish-born merchant and landowner who settled in Virginia, United States, in the late 18th century. He was known for his successful business ventures and philanthropic efforts in the local community.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname McClodden was also associated with several landed families in the Scottish Borders region, particularly in the areas around Dumfries and Galloway. These families were often involved in the long-standing feuds and conflicts between the Scottish and English borderers.

In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the name was Alexander McClodden (1820-1895), a Scottish-born explorer and naturalist who traveled extensively in Africa and made significant contributions to the study of its flora and fauna.

While the surname McClodden is relatively uncommon, it has maintained a presence throughout Scotland and parts of the United States, particularly in areas with strong Scottish heritage and immigration patterns.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McClodden

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

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 McClodden 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.

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

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