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UK surname

Mcclinton

A Scottish patronymic surname meaning "son of Glennon," a Gaelic name derived from the word "gleann" meaning "valley."

In the 1881 census there were 66 people recorded with the Mcclinton surname, ranking it #24,256 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 160, ranked #22,694, up from #24,256 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Carrick South, Heathfield and Lancaster.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mcclinton is 160 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 142.4%.

1881 census count

66

Ranked #24,256

Modern count

160

2016, ranked #22,694

Peak year

2016

160 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mcclinton had 66 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #24,256 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 160 in 2016, ranked #22,694.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 69 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established but Challenged.

Mcclinton surname distribution map

The map shows where the Mcclinton surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Mcclinton surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mcclinton over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 25 #28,853
1861 historical 49 #27,768
1881 historical 66 #24,256
1891 historical 56 #29,638
1901 historical 69 #26,499
1911 historical 35 #29,478
1997 modern 143 #21,761
1998 modern 142 #22,406
1999 modern 142 #22,607
2000 modern 135 #23,250
2001 modern 133 #23,132
2002 modern 153 #21,609
2003 modern 150 #21,669
2004 modern 151 #21,720
2005 modern 145 #22,253
2006 modern 145 #22,420
2007 modern 140 #23,231
2008 modern 144 #23,037
2009 modern 146 #23,352
2010 modern 147 #23,809
2011 modern 147 #23,627
2012 modern 140 #24,376
2013 modern 150 #23,653
2014 modern 157 #23,101
2015 modern 157 #22,997
2016 modern 160 #22,694

Geography

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Where Mcclintons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Carrick South, Heathfield, Lancaster, Machars South and Belmont. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Carrick South South Ayrshire
2 Heathfield South Ayrshire
3 Lancaster 006 Lancaster
4 Machars South Dumfries and Galloway
5 Belmont South Ayrshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mcclinton

These lists show first names that appear often with the Mcclinton surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mcclinton

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Mcclinton, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Established but Challenged

Nationally, the Mcclinton surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established but Challenged, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Mcclinton household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many households in these neighbourhoods comprise separated or divorced single parents with dependent children. Residents are typically born in the UK, and these neighbourhoods have relatively few members of ethnic minorities. The prevalence of children, their parents and those at or above normal retirement age, suggests neighbourhood structures may be long-established. Levels of unpaid care are high, and long-term disability is more common than in the Supergroup as a whole. Use of the social rented sector is common, often in terraced houses. Levels of overcrowding are above the Supergroup average. Unemployment is high, while those in work are employed in elementary occupations such as caring, leisure and customer services. Many residents have low level qualifications. Neighbourhood concentrations of this Group are found in the South Wales Valleys, Belfast, Londonderry and the Central Lowlands of Scotland.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

Inner London Working Professionals

Within London, Mcclinton is most associated with areas classed as Inner London Working Professionals, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These primarily Inner London neighbourhoods are more densely populated than the Supergroup average. Residents have a younger over-all age profile than the Supergroup as a whole, and are less likely to be owner occupiers. Full time employment is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup and multiple car ownership is uncommon. Chinese and non-EU-born European migrants are less in evidence than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mcclinton is most concentrated in decile 3 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mcclinton falls in decile 5 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mcclinton is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Mcclinton, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mcclinton

The surname McClinton has its origins in Scotland, emerging in the late 12th century. It is derived from the Gaelic words "mac," meaning "son of," and "Gille Crìosd," meaning "servant of Christ." The name likely originated from an ancestor who was a devoted servant of the Christian faith.

During the Middle Ages, the name McClinton appeared in various records and manuscripts, including the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which documented Scottish landowners and nobility who swore fealty to King Edward I of England. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was John McClinton, a landowner in Ayrshire, Scotland, who lived in the late 14th century.

The surname McClinton has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. In the 16th century, Sir William McClinton (1495-1560) was a Scottish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Anglo-Scottish Wars. He was knighted for his bravery and loyalty to the Scottish crown.

In the 18th century, James McClinton (1720-1795) was a prominent Scottish merchant and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city of Glasgow. He established the McClinton Charity School, which provided education to underprivileged children.

During the American Civil War, Robert McClinton (1835-1913) was a Union Army officer who served with distinction in several major battles, including Gettysburg and Antietam. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery and leadership.

In the literary world, William McClinton (1867-1932) was a Scottish poet and author known for his works celebrating the beauty of the Scottish Highlands and its people. His most famous collection, "Songs of the Heather," was widely acclaimed and helped preserve Scotland's rich cultural heritage.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth McClinton (1892-1978), a pioneering American woman who became one of the first female pilots in the United States. She was a skilled aviator and barnstormer, performing daring aerial stunts and promoting the advancement of women in aviation.

The surname McClinton has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout Scotland, such as McClinton Castle in Ayrshire, which dates back to the 15th century and was once the seat of the McClinton clan.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mcclinton surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mcclinton surname in 1881?

In 1881, 66 people were recorded with the Mcclinton surname. That placed it at #24,256 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mcclinton surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 160 in 2016. That gives Mcclinton a modern rank of #22,694.

What does the Mcclinton surname mean?

A Scottish patronymic surname meaning "son of Glennon," a Gaelic name derived from the word "gleann" meaning "valley."

What does the Mcclinton map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Mcclinton bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.