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1. Scottish Gaelic
2. Irish
3. Irish
Various others across British Empire (e.g. Cree language) 1. MacLeòid
2. Mac Leóid
3. Mac Giolla Mochadha |
MacLeod and McLeod /məˈklaʊd/ are surnames in the English language. Variant forms of the names are Macleod, M‘Leod and Maclot.
Generally, the names are considered to be Anglicised forms of the Scottish Gaelic MacLeòid, meaning "son of Leòd". However, in some cases the names can also be Anglicised forms of the Irish Mac Leóid. Another origin for the name, according to late 19th-century Irish genealogist John O'Hart, is from the Irish Mac Giolla Mochadha (commonly Anglicised as MacGillicudy).
One of the earliest occurrences of the surname is of Gillandres MacLeod, in 1227. There are two recognised Scottish clans with the surname: Clan MacLeod of Harris and Skye, and Clan MacLeod of Lewis and Raasay. The earliest record of these two families, using a form of the surname MacLeod, occurs in the mid 14th century.
There are also documented cases of Scottish missionaries in Canada using McLeod as an "Anglicisation" of the indigenous Cree language name Mahkiyoc (meaning "the big one"), which accounts for its occurrence amongst Canadian people of Cree heritage.
A.A. MacLeod (20th century), Canadian politician from Ontario
Anna MacGillivray Macleod, Scottish Professor of Brewing and Biochemistry
Aileen McLeod, Scottish National Party MSP
Alan Arnett McLeod (1899–1918), Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross
Alexander McLeod (1796-1871), Scottish-Canadian sheriff acquitted of murder charges in connection to the Caroline Affair
Alexander Samuel MacLeod (1888–1956), Canadian artist
Alistair MacLeod (1936–2014), Canadian author
Ally McLeod (born 1931), Scottish football player and manager
Andrew McLeod (born 1976) Australian Rules footballer
Andrew MacLeod (born 1966) Humanitarian Expert and CEO
Angus MacLeod (disambiguation)
Angus McLeod (disambiguation)
Bryan McLeod (born 1974), Canadian politician from Manitoba
Charlotte MacLeod (1922–2005), Canadian mystery fiction writer
Clarence J. McLeod (1895–1959)
Cody McLeod (born 1984), Canadian professional ice hockey player
Colin MacLeod (1909–1972), Canadian-American geneticist
Cynthia H. McLeod (born 1936), Surinamese novelist
Dave MacLeod (born 1978), Scottish rock climber
David McLeod (born 1971), American football player
Debbie McLeod (born 1972), Scottish field hockey goalkeeper
Donald Bannerman Macleod (1887–1972), New Zealand physicist
Donald Friell McLeod (1810—1872), British Lieutenant Governor of Punjab
Donald Kenneth McLeod (1885–1958), British Army officer with the British Indian Army
Duncan Stuart McLeod (1854–1933), Canadian politician from Manitoba
Duncan Lloyd McLeod (1874–1935), Canadian politician from Manitoba
Erin McLeod (born 1983), Canadian soccer player
Fred McLeod (1882–1976), Scottish-American golfer
G. Scott MacLeod (born 1965), Canadian multimedia artist and film director
Gavin MacLeod (born 1930), American actor
George MacLeod (1895–1991), Scottish churchman, founder of the Iona Community
Haggis McLeod (contemporary), British juggler and comedian
Henry Dunning Macleod (1821–1902), Scottish economist
Herbert McLeod (1841–1923),British chemist
Iain MacLeod (disambiguation), several people
Iain Borb MacLeod (1392–1442), Scottish clan chief
Iain Ciar MacLeod (1330–c.1392), Scottish clan chief
Iain Norman Macleod (1913–1970), British politician
Ian R. MacLeod (born 1956), British science fiction and fantasy author
Izale McLeod (born 1984), British footballer
James Macleod (1836–1894), Scottish-Canadian pioneer and RCMP commissioner
Jenny McLeod (born 1941) New Zealand composer
Joan MacLeod (born 1954), Canadian playwright
John James Rickard Macleod (1876–1935), Scottish biochemist and co-discoverer of insulin
John George Macleod (1915-2006), Scottish Physician and writer of medical books
Joseph Macleod (1903-1984), British poet, actor, playwright, theatre director and BBC newsreader
Keith McLeod (born 1979), American basketball player
Ken MacLeod (born 1954), Scottish science fiction writer
Ken McLeod (born 1948), American Buddhist teacher, writer, translator
Kevin Macleod (composer)
Kevin S. MacLeod CVO, CD (Canadian Secretary to The Queen)
Lyn McLeod (born 1942), Canadian politician from Ontario
Malcolm MacLeod (disambiguation), several people
Malcolm MacLeod (clan chief) (1296–1370), Scottish clan chief
Malcolm MacLeod (scientist) (1882–1969), British scientist
Malcolm MacLeod (politician), politician from New Brunswick, Canada
Malcolm Macleod, former Rector of the University of Edinburgh
Marilyn McLeod (born 1939), American songwriter and singer
Mary MacLeod Trump, (1912–2000), Scottish-American philanthropist, mother of Donald Trump.
Mary McLeod Bethune (1875–1955), American educator
Moira MacLeod (born 1957), British field hockey player
Mike McLeod (born 1952), English long-distance runner
Nathanel William Hamish Macleod (born 1940), British Financial Secretary of Hong Kong 1991–1995
Neil McLeod (politician) (1842–1915), Canadian politician from Prince Edward Island
Neil McLeod (field hockey) (born 1952), New Zealand field hockey player
Nicholas McLeod (fl. 1868–1889) Scottish businessman and missionary
Norman MacLeod (disambiguation), several people
Norm MacLeod (born 1904), an Australian rules footballer
Norman MacLeod (1812–1872), a Scottish churchman and writer [son of Norman Macleod (Caraid nan Gaidheal) below]
Norman MacLeod (Canadian businessman), a president of the Liberal Party of Canada
Norman Macleod (Caraid nan Gaidheal) (1783–1862), a Scottish churchman and writer
Norman Macleod (journalist) (born about 1967), a Scottish television presenter
Norman MacLeod of MacLeod (1812–1895), the 25th chief of Clan MacLeod
Norman Z. McLeod (1898–1964), film director
Omar McLeod (born 1994), Jamaican hurdler
Sir Reginald MacLeod of MacLeod, the 27th chief of Clan MacLeod
Roderick Macleod (disambiguation), several people
Roderick Macleod (Alberta politician)(1959–1963), Canadian politician
Sir Roderick Macleod of Macleod, the 15th chief of Clan MacLeod
Rory McLeod (singer-songwriter) British folk singer-songwriter
Rory McLeod (snooker player) (born 1971), English professional snooker player
Roshown McLeod (born 1975), Former American Basketball player
Samantha McLeod, Canadian actress
Sarah McLeod (born 1971), New Zealand actress
Sarah McLeod (musician) (singer) Australian singer, former frontwoman of The Superjesus
Scott MacLeod (disambiguation), several people
Scott MacLeod (1914–1961), U.S. Department of State official
Scott MacLeod (ice hockey) (born 1959), Canadian ice hockey player
Scott MacLeod (rugby union) (born 1979), Scottish rugby union footballer
G. Scott MacLeod (born 1965), Canadian multimedia artist and film director
Shane McLeod (born 1975), Australian news correspondent
Stuart Macleod (magician) (born 1982), Scottish magician
William MacLeod (disambiguation), several people
William Cleireach MacLeod (1365–c.1402), Scottish clan chief
William Dubh MacLeod (c.1415–1480), Scottish clan chief
Norman Macleod Ferrers (1829–1903), a British mathematician and university administrator.
Norman MacLeod Lang (1875–1956), a Bishop of Leicester.
McLeod Bethel-Thompson (born 1988), American football player
Atholl MacLeod, character from the historical fiction series The Fairies Saga The Fairies Saga, Book One
Colin MacLeod, character from Highlander: Vengeance the animated film
Connor MacLeod, character from the Highlander films and television series
Duncan MacLeod, character from the Highlander films and television series
Quentin MacLeod, character from Highlander the animated series
Sarah MacLeod, character from Highlander: The Animated Series
Owen MacLeod, character from Highlander the game
Justin McLeod, character from the film The Man Without a Face
Claire McLeod, character from Australian Television Show McLeod's Daughters
Tess Silverman McLeod Ryan, character from Australian Television Show McLeod's Daughters
Jodi Fountain McLeod, character from Australian Television Show McLeod's Daughters
Fergus MacLeod, the real name of Crowley, character from the television show Supernatural
McCloud (surname)
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