About Mcleod
The surname McLeod is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Leòid, meaning "son of Leod." Leod was a common given name in medieval Scotland, and the prefix "Mac" indicates "son of." The name McLeod is associated with the Clan MacLeod, one of the oldest and most prominent Scottish clans. The clan's ancestral lands are located in the Western Isles of Scotland, particularly on the Isle of Skye. Today, individuals with the surname McLeod can be found worldwide, often tracing their ancestry back to Scotland.
The surname Mcleod is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mcleod 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 Mcleod in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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