About Maclean
The surname Maclean is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name MacGilleEathain, meaning "son of the servant of Saint John." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named GilleEathain who was associated with Saint John. The Macleans were a prominent clan in Scotland, known for their involvement in various historical events and their strong ties to the Western Isles. Today, the surname Maclean is still found predominantly in Scotland and among Scottish diaspora communities around the world.
The surname Maclean is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maclean 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 Maclean is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Maclean in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Maclean using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.