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MacLeod and McLeod are surnames in the English language
. Variant forms of the names are Macleod and Mcleod.
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 clan
s with the surname: Clan MacLeod
, and Clan MacLeod of Lewis
. The earliest record of a clan member from one of these two families, using a form of the surname MacLeod, occurs only as early as the 14th century.
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
. Variant forms of the names are Macleod and Mcleod.
Generally, the names are considered to be Anglicised forms of the Scottish Gaelic MacLeòid
MacLeòid
MacLeòid is a masculine surname in Scottish Gaelic. The name translates into English as "son of Leòd". The feminine form of the name is NicLeòid, which translates into English as "daughter of Leòd". These surnames originated as a patronyms, however they no longer refer to the actual name of the...
, 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
John O'Hart
John O'Hart was an Irish genealogist. He was born in Crossmolina, Co. Mayo, Ireland. A committed Roman Catholic, O'Hart originally planned to become Catholic priest but instead spent 2 years as a police officer. He was an Associate in Arts at the Queen's University of Belfast...
, 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 clan
Scottish clan
Scottish clans , give a sense of identity and shared descent to people in Scotland and to their relations throughout the world, with a formal structure of Clan Chiefs recognised by the court of the Lord Lyon, King of Arms which acts as an authority concerning matters of heraldry and Coat of Arms...
s with the surname: Clan MacLeod
Clan MacLeod
Clan MacLeod is a Highland Scottish clan associated with the Isle of Skye. There are two main branches of the clan: the Macleods of Harris and Dunvegan, whose chief is Macleod of Macleod, are known in Gaelic as Sìol Tormoid ; the Macleods of Lewis, whose chief is Macleod of The Lewes, are known in...
, and Clan MacLeod of Lewis
Clan MacLeod of Lewis
Clan Macleod of The Lewes, commonly known as Clan MacLeod of Lewis, is a Highland Scottish clan, which at its height held extensive lands in the Western Isles and west coast of Scotland. From the 14th century up until the beginning of the 17th century there were two branches of Macleods: the...
. The earliest record of a clan member from one of these two families, using a form of the surname MacLeod, occurs only as early as the 14th century.
People with the surname MacLeod, McLeod
- A.A. MacLeod (20th century), Canadian politician from Ontario
- Anna MacGillivray MacleodAnna MacGillivray MacleodAnna MacGillivray Macleod was a Scottish academic, a dedicated teacher and the first female professor of Brewing and Biochemistry in the world at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh....
, Scottish Professor of Brewing and Biochemistry - Aileen McLeodAileen McLeodAileen McLeod is a Scottish National Party MSP for South Scotland.McLeod was born in East Kilbride. She did her undergraduate studies at the University of Edinburgh before completing her Doctorate at the University of Central Lancashire....
, Scottish National Party MSP - Alan Arnett McLeodAlan Arnett McLeodAlan Arnett McLeod VC was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Alan McLeod grew up in Stonewall, Manitoba, the son of a doctor. He enrolled in The 34th Fort...
(1899–1918), Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross - Alexander Samuel MacLeodAlexander Samuel MacLeodAlexander Samuel MacLeod , also known as A. S. MacLeod, was a painter and printmaker. He was born on Prince Edward Island, Canada on April 12, 1888. MacLeod studied at McGill University. After moving to San Francisco, he continued his artistic training at the California School of Design under Frank...
(1888–1956), Canadian artist - Alistair MacLeodAlistair MacLeodAlistair MacLeod, OC is a noted Canadian author and retired professor of English at the University of Windsor.- Academic career :...
(born 1936), Canadian author - Ally McLeod (1931–2004), Scottish football player and manager
- Andrew McLeodAndrew McLeodAndrew Luke McLeod is a former Australian rules footballer for the Adelaide Football Club. He is the games record holder for Adelaide, having played 340 games....
(born 1976) Australian Rules footballer - Andrew MacLeodAndrew MacLeodAndrew MacLeod is the CEO of the Committee for Melbourne, Foundation Chair of the United Nations Global Compact Principles for Social Investment and a member of the United Nations Expert Group on Responsible Business and Investment in High-Risk Areas...
(born 1966) Humanitarian Expert and CEO - Bryan McLeod (born 1974), Canadian politician from Manitoba
- Charlotte MacLeodCharlotte MacLeod- Life and work :Born in Bath, New Brunswick, Canada, in 1922, Charlotte MacLeod emigrated to the United States in 1923, and became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1951. She attended the Art Institute of Boston. During the late 1940s and early 1950s, she worked as a copy writer for Stop and Shop...
(1922–2005), Canadian mystery fiction writer - Clarence J. McLeodClarence J. McLeodClarence John McLeod was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives....
(1895–1959) - Cody McLeodCody McLeodCody McLeod is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger who currently plays for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:McLeod was a fourth round WHL Bantam Draft pick for the Portland Winterhawks in 1999...
(born 1984), Canadian professional ice hockey player - Colin MacLeodColin MacLeodColin Munro MacLeod was a Canadian-American geneticist.- Biography :Born in Port Hastings, Nova Scotia, Canada MacLeod entered McGill University at the age of 16 , and completed his medical studies by age 23.In his early years as a research scientist, MacLeod, together with Oswald Avery and...
(1909–1972), Canadian-American geneticist - Cynthia H. McLeodCynthia Mc LeodCynthia Henri McLeod is a Surinamese novelist.-Background:McLeod was born in Paramaribo as Cynthia Ferrier; she is the daughter of Johan Ferrier, the first President of Suriname....
(born 1936), Surinamese novelist - Debbie McLeodDebbie McLeodDebbie McLeod is a female field hockey goalkeeper from Scotland. She played club hockey for Bonagrass Grove, and made her debut for the Women's National Team in 1999. McLeod works as a swimming pool technician. Her brother played national level football at U16 level.-References:...
(born 1972), Scottish field hockey goalkeeper - Donald Friell McLeodDonald Friell McLeodSir Donald Friell McLeod CB KCSI was a Lieutenant Governor of British Punjab...
(1810—1872), British Lieutenant Governor of Punjab - Donald Kenneth McLeodDonald Kenneth McLeodSir Kenneth McLeod was an officer in the British Army who achieved a rank of Lieutenant General. He joined the army in 1903 and by 1904 he was with the British Indian Army.-Career:* 1908 North West Frontier, India...
(1885–1958), British Army officer with the British Indian Army - Duncan Stuart McLeodDuncan Stuart McLeodDuncan Stuart McLeod was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1922 to 1927....
(1854–1933), Canadian politician from Manitoba - Duncan Lloyd McLeodDuncan Lloyd McLeodDuncan Lloyd McLeod was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1922 to 1935 as a member of the Progressive Party, and was a cabinet minister in the government of John Bracken....
(1874–1935), Canadian politician from Manitoba - Erin McLeodErin McLeodErin McLeod is a Canadian football player. She is a goalkeeper for Dalsjöfors GoIF in the Swedish Damallsvenskan....
(born 1983), Canadian soccer player - Fred McLeodFred McLeodFrederick Robertson McLeod was a Scottish-American golfer who had a distinguished career in the United States, which included victory in the 1908 U.S. Open...
(1882–1976), Scottish-American golfer - Gavin MacLeodGavin MacLeodGavin MacLeod is an American actor most notable for playing Happy Haines on McHale's Navy, Murray Slaughter on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Captain Merrill Stubing on The Love Boat...
(born 1930), American actor - George MacLeodGeorge MacLeodGeorge Fielden MacLeod, Baron MacLeod of Fuinary, MC was a Scottish soldier and clergyman; he was one of the best known, most influential and unconventional Church of Scotland ministers of the 20th century. He was the founder of the Iona Community.-Early life:He was born in Glasgow in 1895...
(1895–1991), Scottish churchman, founder of the Iona Community - Haggis McLeodHaggis McLeodHaggis McLeod is a juggler who has performed for years as half of the comedy street show duo Haggis and Charlie.He was born Ian McLeod, son of Harold Leonard Hodges. He specialises in solo club juggling, club passing and hat juggling...
(contemporary), British juggler and comedian - Henry Dunning MacleodHenry Dunning Macleod-Life:Henry Dunning Macleod was born in Edinburgh, and educated at Eton, Edinburgh University, and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he graduated in 1843. Macleod traveled in Europe, and in 1849 was called to the English bar. He was employed in Scotland on the work of poor-law reform, and devoted...
(1821–1902), Scottish economist - Herbert McLeodHerbert McLeodHerbert McLeod was a British chemist, noted for the invention of the McLeod gauge and for the invention of a sunshine recorder.-Biography:McLeod was born in Stoke Newington on 9 Feb 1841 and died 3 October 1923,...
(1841–1923),British chemist - Iain MacLeod (disambiguation), several people
- Iain Borb MacLeodIain Borb MacLeodIain Borb MacLeod is considered to be the sixth chief of Clan MacLeod. He is the first MacLeod chief to which heraldry can be assigned...
(1392–1442), Scottish clan chief - Iain Ciar MacLeodIain Ciar MacLeodIain Ciar MacLeod is considered to be fourth chief of Clan MacLeod. He was the eldest son of, and is thought to have succeeded his father, Malcolm, in the years spanning 1360–1370. Clan tradition states that he was the most tyrannical of all MacLeod chiefs...
(1330–c.C.c. may refer to:* Circa: in genealogy and historical writing, c. means circa, and is used when the dates of events are approximately known...
1392), Scottish clan chief - Iain Norman Macleod (1913–1970), British politician
- Iain Borb MacLeod
- Ian R. MacLeodIan R. MacLeodIan R. MacLeod is a British science fiction and fantasy writer.He was born in Solihull near Birmingham. He studied law and worked as a civil servant before going freelance in early 1990s soon after he started publishing stories, attracting critical praise and awards nominations.-Writings:He is the...
(born 1956), British science fiction and fantasy author - Izale McLeodIzale McLeodIzale Michael McLeod is an English footballer who plays for Barnet.-Club career:Born in Birmingham, McLeod began his career at Derby County in 2002 and scored four goals in 41 appearances...
(born 1984), British footballer - James MacleodJames MacleodLieutenant-Colonel James Farquharson Macleod , born in Drynoch, Isle of Skye, Scotland, was a militia officer, lawyer, NWMP officer, magistrate, judge, and politician in Alberta. He served as the second Commissioner of the North-West Mounted Police, from July 22, 1876, to October 31, 1880...
(1836–1894), Scottish-Canadian pioneer and RCMP commissioner - Jenny McLeodJenny McLeodJenny Helen McLeod ONZM is a composer and former Professor of Music at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.-Education:McLeod graduated BMus from Victoria University in 1964, and the same year a New Zealand government bursary enabled her to study for two years in Europe with Messiaen,...
(born 1941) New Zealand composer - John James Rickard Macleod (1876–1935), Scottish biochemist and co-discoverer of insulin
- Keith McLeodKeith McLeodKeith McLeod is an American professional basketball player, who plays point guard for the Canton Charge of the NBA Development League. He is 6' 2" tall...
(born 1979), American basketball player - Ken MacLeodKen MacLeodKen MacLeod , is a Scottish science fiction writer.MacLeod was born in Stornoway. He graduated from Glasgow University with a degree in zoology and has worked as a computer programmer and written a masters thesis on biomechanics....
(born 1954), Scottish science fiction writer - Ken McLeodKen McLeodKen McLeod is a senior Western translator, author and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism. He received traditional training mainly in the Shangpa-Kagyu lineage, through a long association with his principal teacher Kalu Rinpoche, whom he met in 1970. McLeod resides in Los Angeles, CA where he founded...
(born 1948), American Buddhist teacher, writer, translator - Lyn McLeodLyn McLeodLyn McLeod is a politician in Ontario, Canada. She served in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1987 to 2003. McLeod was a cabinet minister in the Liberal government of David Peterson from 1987 to 1990, and served as leader of the Ontario Liberal Party from 1992 to 1996.-Background - Pre...
(born 1942), Canadian politician from Ontario - Malcolm MacLeod (disambiguation), several people
- Malcolm MacLeod (clan chief)Malcolm MacLeod (clan chief)Malcolm MacLeod is considered to be the third chief of Clan MacLeod. He was the son of Tormod. Malcolm and his kinsman Torquil are the first MacLeod chiefs to appear in contemporary records. Clan tradition states he was the greatest hero of the clan and links him to the origin of the clan relic...
(1296–1370), Scottish clan chief - Malcolm MacLeod (scientist)Malcolm MacLeod (scientist)Major-General Malcolm Neynoe MacLeod was Director General of the Ordnance Survey from 1935 to 1943.In 1935 he started the retriangulation of Great Britain, an immense task which involved erecting concrete triangulation pillars on prominent hilltops throughout Britain...
(1882–1969), British scientist - Malcolm MacLeod (politician)Malcolm MacLeod (politician)Malcolm Noble "Mac" MacLeod was a Canadian politician. He served as a longtime member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick representing the electoral district of Albert from 1970 to his defeat in 1987 when his Progressive Conservatives lost every seat in the legislature.He was the second...
, politician from New Brunswick, Canada - Malcolm MacleodMalcolm MacleodMalcolm Macleod is a Scottish neurologist. He spent his early years in Achiltibuie and Inverness. He attended the Leachkin Primary School, Jedburgh Grammar School and Loretto School, Musselburgh, before studying Medicine at the University of Edinburgh.As an undergraduate he attained a First Class...
, former Rector of the University of Edinburgh
- Malcolm MacLeod (clan chief)
- Mary MacLeod Trump, deceased, Donald Trump's mother
- Mary McLeod BethuneMary McLeod BethuneMary Jane McLeod Bethune was an American educator and civil rights leader best known for starting a school for African American students in Daytona Beach, Florida, that eventually became Bethune-Cookman University and for being an advisor to President Franklin D...
(1875–1955), American educator - Moira MacLeodMoira MacLeodMoira MacLeod is a retired female field hockey player from England, who was a member of the British squad at the 1988 Summer Olympics.-References:*...
(born 1957), British field hockey player - Nathanel William Hamish MacleodNathanel William Hamish MacleodSir Nathaniel William Hamish Macleod was Financial Secretary of Hong Kong from 1991 to 1995. Macleod also was the Secretary for Trade and Industry of Hong Kong from 1987 to 1989 and the Secretary for the Treasury of Hong Kong from 1989 to 1991...
(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)Neil McLeod (field hockey)Neil Caradus McLeod is a former field hockey player from New Zealand, who was a member of the national team that won the golden medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.-References:*...
(born 1952), New Zealand field hockey player - Nicholas McLeodNicholas McLeodNicholas McLeod , was a native of the Isle of Skye, Scotland.He started his career in the herring industry before emigrating to Japan in 1867 or 1868. In Japan he worked as an accountant and later as a curio dealer, first in Nagasaki, then in Kobe and Yokohama...
(fl.FloruitFloruit , abbreviated fl. , is a Latin verb meaning "flourished", denoting the period of time during which something was active...
1868–1889) Scottish businessman and missionary - Norman MacLeod (disambiguation), several people
- Norm MacLeodNorm MacLeodNorm MacLeod was an Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the Victorian Football League during the late 1920s and early 1930s....
(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)Norman MacLeod (Canadian businessman)Norman William MacLeod is a retired Canadian business executive. He has long been active in the Liberal Party of Canada, and served as its president from 1980 until 1982. Born in Brandon, Manitoba, he graduated from the University of Manitoba. MacLeod moved to Vancouver where he was politically...
, a president of the Liberal Party of Canada - Norman Macleod (Caraid nan Gaidheal) (1783–1862), a Scottish churchman and writer
- Norman Macleod (journalist)Norman Macleod (journalist)Norman Macleod is a STV North news presenter and journalist for the Northern Scotland edition of STV News at Six.A Gaelic-speaker from the Outer Hebrides, Macleod worked part-time at two BBC local radio stations, one in Stornoway and the other in Aberdeen, whilst at college...
(born about 1967), a Scottish television presenter - Norman MacLeod of MacLeodNorman MacLeod of MacLeodNorman MacLeod of MacLeod was the 25th chief of the Scottish clan Clan MacLeod.-Biography:Norman MacLeod of MacLeod was born on 18 July 1812 at Dunvegan, Skye. He was the son of John Norman MacLeod of MacLeod , 24th chief of Clan MacLeod and his wife Anne Stephenson...
(1812–1895), the 25th chief of Clan MacLeod
- Norm MacLeod
- Norman Z. McLeodNorman Z. McLeodNorman Zenos McLeod was an American film director, cartoonist and writer...
(1898–1964), film director - Sir Reginald MacLeod of MacLeodReginald MacLeod of MacLeodSir Reginald MacLeod of MacLeod, KCB was the 27th chief of the Scottish clan Clan MacLeod.-Biography:...
, the 27th chief of Clan MacLeod - Roderick Macleod (disambiguation), several people
- Roderick Macleod (Alberta politician)(1959–1963), Canadian politician
- Sir Roderick Macleod of MacleodRoderick Macleod of MacleodSir Roderick Macleod of Macleod, also known as Rory Mor, was the 15th chief of Clan MacLeod. His seat as Clan Chief was Dunvegan Castle.-Biography:...
, the 15th chief of Clan MacLeod
- Rory McLeod (singer-songwriter) British folk singer-songwriter
- Rory McLeod (snooker player)Rory McLeod (snooker player)Rory McLeod is an English professional snooker player. After ten years on the Challenge Tour he reached the Main Tour professional ranks for the 2001/2002 season, paving the way for a solid journeyman career.-Career:...
(born 1971), English professional snooker player - Roshown McLeodRoshown McLeodRoshown McLeod is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the 1st round of the 1998 NBA Draft. A 6'8" small forward from St. John's University and Duke University, McLeod played in three NBA seasons from 1999 to 2001...
(born 1975), Former American Basketball player - Samantha McLeodSamantha McLeod-Career:Samantha McLeod has played various lesbian characters including Clea Jaffe from Showtime drama The L Word and Sophi from Insecticidal ....
, Canadian actress - Sarah McLeodSarah McLeodSarah McLeod is a New Zealand movie and television series actress. Her most notable role was in the Peter Jackson movies The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King as Rosie Cotton, a female hobbit who married Samwise Gamgee. Her daughter...
(born 1971), New Zealand actress - Sarah McLeod (musician) (singer) Australian singer, former frontwoman of The Superjesus
- Scott MacLeodScott MacLeodScott MacLeod is a Scottish rugby union footballer. He currently plays as a lock for Edinburgh and the Scottish national team....
, Scottish rugby union player - Shane McLeodShane McLeodShane David McLeod is the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's North Asia correspondent.McLeod grew up in Hervey Bay and studied journalism at Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane...
(born 1975), Australian news correspondent - Stuart Macleod (magician) (born 1982), Scottish magician
- William MacLeod (disambiguation), several people
- William Cleireach MacLeodWilliam Cleireach MacLeodWilliam Cleireach MacLeod is considered to be fifth chief of Clan MacLeod. He was a younger son of chief Iain Ciar and was originally intended to enter the church, as his nickname shows; however, on the death of his elder brother, William Cleireach became the heir to the chiefship...
(1365–c.1402), Scottish clan chief - William Dubh MacLeodWilliam Dubh MacLeodWilliam Dubh MacLeod is considered to be the seventh chief of Clan MacLeod. He is thought to have been a younger son, yet because of the death of his elder brother, William Dubh succeeded his father, Iain Borb, in the year 1442...
(c.1415–1480), Scottish clan chief
- William Cleireach MacLeod
People with the given name Macleod, Mcleod
- Norman MacLeod LangNorman MacLeod LangNorman MacLeod Lang DD was the third Suffragan Bishop of Leicester from 1913 until 1927.He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford, and after a period of study at Ripon College Cuddesdon, ordained in 1899. His first post was as a Minor Canon at Bloemfontein Cathedral. Returning to England he was...
(1875–1956), a Bishop of Leicester. - Norman Macleod FerrersNorman Macleod FerrersNorman Macleod Ferrers was a British mathematician and university administrator.-Life:Ferrers was educated at Eton College before studying at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, where he was Senior Wrangler in 1851. He was appointed to a Fellowship at the college in 1852, and was ordained in...
(1829–1903), a British mathematician and university administrator.
Fictional characters with the surnames MacLeod or McLeod
- Colin MacLeod, character from Highlander: Vengeance the animated movie
- Connor MacLeodConnor MacLeodConnor MacLeod, also known as The Highlander, is a fictional character in the Highlander film series, as well as the television programs Highlander: The Series, and Highlander: The Animated Series...
, character from Highlander movies and television series - Duncan MacLeodDuncan MacLeodDuncan MacLeod is a fictional character from the Highlander multiverse. Duncan MacLeod serves as the protagonist for the TV continuation of the Highlander franchise, which comprises Highlander: The Series and its spin-off movies, Highlander: Endgame and Highlander: The Source...
, character from Highlander movies 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 FaceThe Man Without a FaceThe Man Without a Face is a 1993 drama film starring and directed by Mel Gibson. The film is based on Isabelle Holland's 1972 novel of the same name. Gibson's directorial debut received respectful reviews from most critics.-Plot:...
- Claire McLeod, character from Australian Television Show McLeod's DaughtersMcLeod's DaughtersMcLeod's Daughters is a Logie award-winning Australian drama series that aired on the Nine Network from 2001 to 2009. It tells the story of two sisters, Claire and Tess McLeod, who are reunited after they inherit the family farm...
- Tess Silverman McLeod Ryan, character from Australian Television Show McLeod's DaughtersMcLeod's DaughtersMcLeod's Daughters is a Logie award-winning Australian drama series that aired on the Nine Network from 2001 to 2009. It tells the story of two sisters, Claire and Tess McLeod, who are reunited after they inherit the family farm...
- Jodi Fountain McLeod, character from Australian Television Show McLeod's DaughtersMcLeod's DaughtersMcLeod's Daughters is a Logie award-winning Australian drama series that aired on the Nine Network from 2001 to 2009. It tells the story of two sisters, Claire and Tess McLeod, who are reunited after they inherit the family farm...