Where Does the MacClellan Surname Come From?

MacClellan is a familiar spelling of the Scottish name McClellan.

Its meaning, shared with McClellan, is “Son of St Fillan's servant”. MacClellan is listed among the recognised spellings of McClellan. The same family of names includes MacClelland, MacLellan and McClelland.

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