MacLachlan

MacLachlan is a Scottish surname derived from a Gaelic clan name.

The clan originated in Argyll on Scotland's west coast.

Notable bearers include actor Kyle MacLachlan and singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan (alternate spelling).

The name appears with various spellings: McLachlan, McLauchlan, MacLauchlan.

actor

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Cult TV mystery drama

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surname

genealogy

Study of family descent

patronymic · kinship · descent · bloodline · forebears · relatives · heritage · pedigree · clan · Scottish

clan

chieftain

Leader of a tribe

  • tartanPatterned clan fabric
  • crestHighest point or tuft
  • mottoGuiding behavioral phrase

gathering · clansman · brooch · badge · feud · Campbell · Jacobite · hereditary · lands · history

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