About Machlan
The surname Machlan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name MacLachlainn, meaning "son of Lachlan." Lachlan is a personal name of uncertain origin, but it is believed to have Celtic roots. The surname Machlan indicates a familial connection to someone named Lachlan and is commonly found in Scotland and among Scottish descendants.
The surname Machlan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Machlan 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 Machlan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Machlan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Machlan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.