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UK surname

Mcclory

A Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic MacGiolla Rí, meaning "son of the king's servant".

In the 1881 census there were 48 people recorded with the Mcclory surname, ranking it #26,869 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 342, ranked #13,398, up from #26,869 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Bathgate, Campbelltown and Liverpool. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Shawlands East, Nottingham and South Gloucestershire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mcclory is 342 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 612.5%.

1881 census count

48

Ranked #26,869

Modern count

342

2016, ranked #13,398

Peak year

2016

342 bearers

Map years

5

1891 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mcclory had 48 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #26,869 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 342 in 2016, ranked #13,398.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 128 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established but Challenged.

Mcclory surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mcclory surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mcclory 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 21 #29,550
1861 historical 46 #28,170
1881 historical 48 #26,869
1891 historical 106 #23,105
1901 historical 128 #19,822
1911 historical 66 #26,249
1997 modern 293 #13,736
1998 modern 307 #13,690
1999 modern 303 #13,873
2000 modern 318 #13,415
2001 modern 307 #13,539
2002 modern 313 #13,615
2003 modern 307 #13,614
2004 modern 313 #13,502
2005 modern 313 #13,433
2006 modern 317 #13,376
2007 modern 309 #13,760
2008 modern 304 #14,000
2009 modern 322 #13,741
2010 modern 329 #13,818
2011 modern 335 #13,528
2012 modern 327 #13,654
2013 modern 330 #13,777
2014 modern 331 #13,851
2015 modern 339 #13,493
2016 modern 342 #13,398

Geography

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Where Mcclorys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Bathgate, Campbelltown, Liverpool, Sheffield and Jarrow. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Shawlands East, Nottingham, South Gloucestershire, The Glens and Kirkshaws. 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 Bathgate Linlithgow
2 Campbelltown Argyll
3 Liverpool Lancashire
4 Sheffield Yorkshire, West Riding
5 Jarrow Durham

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Shawlands East Glasgow City
2 Nottingham 010 Nottingham
3 South Gloucestershire 009 South Gloucestershire
4 The Glens Dundee City
5 Kirkshaws North Lanarkshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mcclory

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mcclory

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Mcclory, 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 Mcclory surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established but Challenged, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Mcclory 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, Mcclory 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

Mcclory is most concentrated in decile 5 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

5
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mcclory falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

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

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mcclory is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of Over 70 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 - Irish

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

Meaning and origin of Mcclory

The surname McClory originated in Scotland, with the earliest recorded examples dating back to the 13th century. The name is derived from the Gaelic words "mac" and "labhruich," which translates to "son of the talkative one." This suggests that the name may have been given to an ancestor who was known for their loquacious nature.

The McClory name has strong ties to the counties of Ayrshire and Lanarkshire in southwestern Scotland. In medieval times, these regions were home to several prominent McClory families who held lands and played influential roles in local affairs.

One of the earliest known references to the McClory name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a collection of documents recording the swearing of fealty to King Edward I of England by Scottish nobles and landowners. Among the signatories was a "Gillebride McClory" from Ayrshire.

In the 16th century, the McClory name appears in the records of the Scottish Reformation, with a John McClory being listed as a minister in the parish of Stevenston, Ayrshire, in 1567. This suggests that the McClorys were a family of some means and education during this period.

The McClory name has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Sir Robert McClory (1570-1640), a Scottish diplomat and politician who served as Lord Provost of Edinburgh in the early 17th century. Another was James McClory (1786-1860), a Scottish-born American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Other notable McClorys include: - William McClory (1877-1949), a Scottish football player and manager who played for Celtic and managed the Scottish national team. - Frank McClory (1892-1960), an American professional baseball player who played for several teams in the early 20th century. - Merrill McClory (1918-1993), an American playwright and screenwriter who co-wrote the screenplay for the classic film "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid."

While the McClory name has its origins in Scotland, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration to North America and other English-speaking countries. However, the name's rich Scottish heritage and connections to influential families and individuals remain an integral part of its history and significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Mcclory families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mcclory surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 3 Mcclorys recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.65x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 3 8.65x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. West Derby in Lancashire leads with 2 Mcclorys recorded in 1881 and an index of 198.02x.

Place Total Index
West Derby 2 198.02x
Chorlton On Medlock 1 181.82x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Mcclory surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Annie 1
Jane 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Mcclory surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Patrick 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Mcclory households.

Occupation Count
Laundress 1
Warehouseman 1

FAQ

Mcclory surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mcclory surname in 1881?

In 1881, 48 people were recorded with the Mcclory surname. That placed it at #26,869 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mcclory surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 342 in 2016. That gives Mcclory a modern rank of #13,398.

What does the Mcclory surname mean?

A Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic MacGiolla Rí, meaning "son of the king's servant".

What does the Mcclory map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Mcclory 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.