Clynch
Clynch Meaning & Origin
About Clynch
The surname Clynch is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Cléirigh," meaning "descendant of Cléirigh." The name Cléirigh is believed to have originated from the word "cléireach," which translates to "clerk" or "scribe." Therefore, the surname Clynch is likely to have originally denoted someone who was a clerk or a scribe in ancient Ireland.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Clynch is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Clynch: 119
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 140,157
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.04
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Clynch 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 Clynch is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Clynch in Braille
Here's how to represent Clynch in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Clynch using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Clynch using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
