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UK surname

Mclarney

A surname originally from Ireland denoting someone from Larne, a town in County Antrim.

In the 1881 census there were 20 people recorded with the Mclarney surname, ranking it #30,738 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 120, ranked #27,563, up from #30,738 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Halton, Knowsley and Birmingham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mclarney is 122 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 500.0%.

1881 census count

20

Ranked #30,738

Modern count

120

2016, ranked #27,563

Peak year

2010

122 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mclarney had 20 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #30,738 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 120 in 2016, ranked #27,563.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 40 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Small Town Suburbia.

Mclarney surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mclarney surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mclarney 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 16 #30,441
1861 historical 14 #32,072
1881 historical 20 #30,738
1891 historical 40 #31,174
1901 historical 28 #30,951
1911 historical 39 #29,025
1997 modern 85 #28,988
1998 modern 86 #29,343
1999 modern 88 #29,287
2000 modern 98 #27,988
2001 modern 94 #28,246
2002 modern 96 #28,534
2003 modern 95 #28,536
2004 modern 97 #28,455
2005 modern 95 #28,817
2006 modern 101 #28,125
2007 modern 105 #27,868
2008 modern 107 #27,844
2009 modern 112 #27,685
2010 modern 122 #26,876
2011 modern 113 #27,967
2012 modern 115 #27,717
2013 modern 117 #27,838
2014 modern 117 #28,109
2015 modern 118 #27,833
2016 modern 120 #27,563

Geography

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Where Mclarneys 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 Halton, Knowsley, Birmingham and Bridgend. 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 Halton 012 Halton
2 Knowsley 005 Knowsley
3 Birmingham 002 Birmingham
4 Bridgend 018 Bridgend
5 Halton 003 Halton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mclarney

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mclarney

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Mclarney, 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

Retired Professionals

Group

Small Town Suburbia

Nationally, the Mclarney surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Small Town Suburbia, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Mclarney household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group is predominantly comprised of married couples with no resident dependent children, living in areas characterised neither by under-occupancy nor overcrowding throughout the UK in or adjacent to small towns. White ethnic groups and affiliation with Christianity predominates. Housing tends to be predominantly semi-detached or detached and workers are employed principally in managerial and professional occupations, with semi-skilled occupations also in evidence. These areas of the Supergroup are of higher population density.

Wider pattern

Typically married but no longer with resident dependent children, these well-educated households either remain working in their managerial, professional, administrative or other skilled occupations, or are retired from them – the modal individual age is beyond normal retirement age. Underoccupied detached and semi-detached properties predominate, and unpaid care is more prevalent than reported disability. The prevalence of this Supergroup outside most urban conurbations indicates that rural lifestyles prevail, typically sustained by using two or more cars per household.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Mclarney is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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 scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mclarney is most concentrated in decile 8 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier 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

Mclarney falls in decile 2 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mclarney 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 - Irish

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

Meaning and origin of Mclarney

The surname McLarney has its origins in the Scottish Highlands, particularly in the regions of Argyll and the Western Isles. It is believed to have derived from the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son of" and "Latharnaidh," which is a personal name itself derived from the word "latharna," meaning "a site" or "a piece of ground." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived on or owned a particular piece of land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from the late 13th century, where a "Malcolm McLarny" is mentioned as a tenant in the lands of Argyll. The name has also appeared in various forms over the centuries, such as McLarnie, McLarnay, and McLernie, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common in those times.

In the 16th century, records show a John McLarney who was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation movement in Scotland. He was a minister in the Church of Scotland and played a significant role in the spread of Protestantism in the Highlands.

During the 17th century, the McLarney name was associated with the Clan MacLaren, one of the smaller but historically significant clans in the Scottish Highlands. The MacLarens were known for their involvement in various conflicts and battles, including the Wars of Scottish Independence.

One notable individual bearing the McLarney name was James McLarney (1752-1828), a Scottish-born merchant and land speculator who emigrated to the United States in the late 18th century. He was actively involved in the early settlement and development of the state of Ohio.

Another prominent figure with the McLarney surname was Sir William McLarney (1801-1876), a British politician and member of the House of Commons. He served as the Member of Parliament for the constituency of Stockport from 1847 to 1868.

In the late 19th century, the name was also found in Ireland, where some McLarney families had settled, likely due to the close proximity and historical connections between Scotland and Ireland. One such individual was Patrick McLarney (1864-1942), an Irish nationalist and member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood, who played a role in the struggle for Irish independence.

Throughout history, the McLarney surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including clergymen, politicians, merchants, and revolutionaries. While the name may have originated from a specific piece of land or location, it has since spread and taken on new meanings and associations across different regions and contexts.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Mclarney families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mclarney 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 1 Mclarneys recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.74x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 1 8.74x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Toxteth Park in Lancashire leads with 1 Mclarneys recorded in 1881 and an index of 256.41x.

Place Total Index
Toxteth Park 1 256.41x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Isabella 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 Mclarney households.

Occupation Count
Scholar 1

FAQ

Mclarney surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mclarney surname in 1881?

In 1881, 20 people were recorded with the Mclarney surname. That placed it at #30,738 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mclarney surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 120 in 2016. That gives Mclarney a modern rank of #27,563.

What does the Mclarney surname mean?

A surname originally from Ireland denoting someone from Larne, a town in County Antrim.

What does the Mclarney map show?

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