About Maclure
The surname Maclure is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Gille Uidhir," meaning "son of the pale-haired servant." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with fair or blond hair who worked as a servant. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Maclure is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Maclure 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 Maclure is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Maclure in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Maclure using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.