About Mcclay
The surname McClay is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Gille Aoidh, meaning "son of the servant of St. Aodh." The name Aodh is a Gaelic form of the name Hugh, which means "fire" or "bright." The surname McClay suggests a connection to a person who was a servant or follower of St. Aodh, indicating a possible religious or spiritual association.
The surname Mcclay is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcclay based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Mcclay in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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