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There are approximately 23,254 people named McLaughlin in the UK. That makes it the 434th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 368 are named McLaughlin.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

Ireland

Language of origin

Gaelic

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

Celtic
From name of parent

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The McLaughlin surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

The son of Laughlin, or the expert sailor. See Laughlin.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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