About Clegg
The surname Clegg is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old Norse word "kleggi," meaning "a horsefly" or "gnat." Alternatively, it could be derived from the Old English word "clæg," meaning "clay" or "mud." The surname Clegg likely originated as a nickname for someone who was either annoying or lived in a muddy or clayey area. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Clegg is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Clegg based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Clegg is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Clegg in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Clegg using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.