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UK surname

Mclynn

A Scottish surname meaning 'son of the monk'.

In the 1881 census there were 17 people recorded with the Mclynn surname, ranking it #31,170 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 104, ranked #30,317, up from #31,170 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Lambeth, Bedford and Carntyne West and Haghill.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mclynn is 104 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 511.8%.

1881 census count

17

Ranked #31,170

Modern count

104

2016, ranked #30,317

Peak year

2016

104 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Mclynn had 17 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,170 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 104 in 2016, ranked #30,317.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 34 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Suburban Professionals.

Mclynn surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mclynn surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mclynn 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 6 #32,278
1861 historical 13 #32,208
1881 historical 17 #31,170
1891 historical 29 #31,963
1901 historical 34 #30,281
1911 historical 31 #29,952
1997 modern 69 #30,712
1998 modern 79 #30,080
1999 modern 88 #29,287
2000 modern 83 #29,809
2001 modern 81 #29,828
2002 modern 81 #30,294
2003 modern 87 #29,615
2004 modern 79 #30,799
2005 modern 74 #31,522
2006 modern 78 #31,385
2007 modern 81 #31,408
2008 modern 86 #31,114
2009 modern 86 #31,612
2010 modern 93 #31,239
2011 modern 97 #30,552
2012 modern 94 #31,258
2013 modern 96 #31,381
2014 modern 98 #31,370
2015 modern 101 #30,816
2016 modern 104 #30,317

Geography

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Where Mclynns 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 Lambeth, Bedford, Carntyne West and Haghill, Ealing and Southwark. 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 Lambeth 004 Lambeth
2 Bedford 012 Bedford
3 Carntyne West and Haghill Glasgow City
4 Ealing 030 Ealing
5 Southwark 012 Southwark

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mclynn

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mclynn

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

Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals

Group

Suburban Professionals

Nationally, the Mclynn surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Suburban Professionals, within Ethnically Diverse Suburban Professionals. This does not mean every Mclynn household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Employment in this Group is typically in managerial and professional occupations, and education to degree level is common. Residents are typically of working age, many of whom identify with an Indian ethnicity. Households are unlikely to be of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities, and English is not the main language used in some households. This Group is found on the outskirts of most conurbations as well as in the suburbs of some free-standing towns.

Wider pattern

Those working within the managerial, professional and administrative occupations typically reflect a wide range of ethnic groups, and reside in detached or semi-detached housing. Their residential locations at the edges of cities and conurbations and car-based lifestyles are more characteristic of Supergroup membership than birthplace or participation in child-rearing. Houses are typically owner-occupied and marriage rates are lower than the national average. This Supergroup is found throughout suburban UK.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Mclynn 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

Mclynn is most concentrated in decile 10 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

Mclynn falls in decile 1 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Mclynn is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

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

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Irish

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

Meaning and origin of Mclynn

The surname McLynn has its roots in Scotland, originating from the Gaelic language. It is a patronymic surname, derived from the personal name Linn or Lyne, which is believed to have its origins in the Old Norse name Lyndr or Lundi. The prefix "Mc" or "Mac" in Scottish surnames denotes "son of," indicating that McLynn means "son of Linn" or "son of Lyne."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname McLynn can be traced back to the 15th century in Scotland. In the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from 1456, there is a reference to a "John Maklyne." Additionally, the surname has been found in various historical records, such as the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which documented those who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England.

The McLynn surname is closely associated with the Scottish Clan MacLean, one of the most powerful and influential clans in the Western Isles of Scotland. The name may have evolved from the Gaelic form "Mac Gille Fhaolain," meaning "son of the follower of St. Fillan." This connection to the MacLean Clan suggests that the McLynn family may have originated from the same ancestral line.

One notable individual bearing the McLynn surname was Sir Robert McLynn (1492-1558), a Scottish nobleman and military commander who served under King James V of Scotland. He played a significant role in the Scottish campaigns against England during the Rough Wooing period.

Another prominent figure was John McLynn (1753-1825), a Scottish merchant and industrialist who established successful trading ventures in the West Indies and North America. He was instrumental in the development of the cotton industry in Scotland during the Industrial Revolution.

In the literary world, Carrie McLynn (1876-1947) was a celebrated Scottish novelist and poet. Her works, such as "The Heather Blooms" and "Highland Trails," depicted the rich cultural heritage and landscapes of the Scottish Highlands.

The McLynn surname has also been associated with notable academics and scholars. Professor Emeritus Frank McLynn (born 1939) is a renowned British historian and biographer, known for his works on notable figures like Robert Louis Stevenson and Richard Burton.

Lastly, Duncan McLynn (1923-2009) was a prominent Scottish architect who contributed significantly to the postwar reconstruction efforts in Scotland. His designs, including the iconic Saltire Centre in Glasgow, left a lasting impact on the country's architectural landscape.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Mclynn families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Mclynn 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. Cumberland leads with 1 Mclynns recorded in 1881 and an index of 60.24x.

County Total Index
Cumberland 1 60.24x
Lancashire 1 4.37x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Ainstable in Cumberland leads with 1 Mclynns recorded in 1881 and an index of 0.00x.

Place Total Index
Ainstable 1 0.00x
Liverpool 1 71.94x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Alice 1
Bridget 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 Mclynn households.

Occupation Count
Dairy Maid Domestic 1

FAQ

Mclynn surname: questions and answers

How common was the Mclynn surname in 1881?

In 1881, 17 people were recorded with the Mclynn surname. That placed it at #31,170 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Mclynn surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 104 in 2016. That gives Mclynn a modern rank of #30,317.

What does the Mclynn surname mean?

A Scottish surname meaning 'son of the monk'.

What does the Mclynn map show?

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