Clelland

Clelland Meaning & Origin

About Clelland
The surname Clelland is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Gille Fhaolain, meaning "son of the servant of St. Fillan." St. Fillan was a 7th-century Irish saint who was known for his healing abilities. Over time, the name Mac Gille Fhaolain evolved into Clelland, and individuals with this surname are believed to be descendants of those who served or were associated with St. Fillan.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Clelland is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Clelland: 1,055
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,920
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Clelland 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 Clelland is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KLLNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
C
πŸ”Š Soundex
C404053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
K L EH1 L AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/ˈklΙ›lΙ™nd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLLNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C445

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Clelland in Braille

Here's how to represent Clelland in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Clelland in braille

How to sign the name Clelland using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Clelland using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Clelland in sign language

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