Maclain Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Maclain Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Maclain family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 6
Domestic Servant 3
None 3
No Occupation 2
Wife 2
Marble Mason 2
Barrister 2
Herbalist 2
Handler Potter 2
M D L R C S Surgean B M C 1
Cotton Weaver 1
Engine Fitter 1
Railway Policeman 1
Saddler & Harness Maker 1
Saddler Employing 1 Man & 1 Boy 1
Infirmary Matron 1
Under Gardener 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
Merchant 1
Night Attendant 1
Labourer 1
Hosier's Assistant 1
Newspaper Proprietor B A 1
Cook 1
Engraver 1

Maclain Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Mclean 57% 7,086
2 Maclean 71% 4,341
3 Mclane 57% 688
4 Maclain 100% 504
5 Mclain 86% 179
6 Maclin 86% 143
7 Mcloan 57% 121
8 Maclane 71% 107

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The surname Maclain is the 4th most popular variant of Mclean.

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