About Maclay
The surname Maclay is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Lathaich," meaning "son of Lathaich." The name Lathaich is believed to be derived from the Gaelic word "lath," meaning "a half," and was likely used as a nickname for someone who was small or of short stature. Over time, the name evolved into Maclay, and individuals with this surname can trace their ancestry back to the Scottish Highlands.
The surname Maclay is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maclay 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 Maclay is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Maclay in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Maclay using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.