About Mackles
The surname Mackles is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Gille Iosa," meaning "son of the servant of Jesus." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man who was known for his devotion to Jesus. Over time, the name evolved and was anglicized to Mackles. Today, individuals with the surname Mackles can trace their ancestry back to Scotland and may have connections to the original bearer of the name who was associated with religious service.
The surname Mackles is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mackles 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 Mackles is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mackles in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mackles using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.