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

McClung, 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 McClung surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McClung in America

McClung is the 3746th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McClung surname appeared 9,456 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname McClung.

We can also compare 2010 data for McClung 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 McClung

The surname McClung has its origins in Scotland, emerging in the 16th century. It is believed to be an Anglicized form of the Gaelic name "Mac Gille Cholum," which translates to "son of the servant of St. Columba." This suggests that the name may have been adopted by those who served in religious institutions dedicated to St. Columba, a famous Irish missionary and evangelist who established monasteries in Scotland.

The earliest known record of the McClung name dates back to 1597, when John McClung was listed in the register of the parish of Kilwinning, Ayrshire. This region of southwestern Scotland is considered the ancestral homeland of the McClung clan, with many early records indicating their presence in the areas around Ayrshire and Renfrewshire.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various spellings, such as McClunng, McGlung, and McGlunc, reflecting the phonetic nature of Scottish surnames. One notable figure from this period was James McClung, a Scottish clergyman born in 1640, who served as the minister of Borthwick Parish in Midlothian.

During the 18th century, the McClung name began to spread beyond Scotland as some members of the clan emigrated to other parts of the British Isles and the American colonies. One prominent individual was John McClung, born in 1693 in Canonbie, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. He later settled in Augusta County, Virginia, and became a prominent figure in the early colonial history of the region.

Another notable McClung was James McClungs, born in 1746 in Argyllshire, Scotland. He served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the American Revolutionary War and played a crucial role in the Battle of King's Mountain, a significant victory for the Patriots against the British forces.

In the 19th century, the McClung name continued to be associated with various fields, including literature and education. One such figure was Virginia McClung, an American author and educator born in 1840 in Virginia. She was a prominent advocate for women's education and authored several books on the subject.

Throughout its history, the McClung surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich tapestry of Scottish heritage and its global diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McClung

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

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

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