Surname · Scottish origin
MacLeod
Meaning
The surname MacLeod means Son of Leod.
Origin
Scottish
Type
patronymic
Variants
1
The origin of the surname MacLeod
MacLeod comes from Mac Leòid, “son of Leod,” of Norse origin.
What kind of surname is MacLeod?
MacLeod is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name. It belongs to the Scottish naming tradition — you can read how Scottish surnames were formed on our Scottish last names page.
Variants & spellings of MacLeod
You may also see this surname written as:
- McLeod
Other Scottish surnames
Other patronymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname MacLeod mean?
The surname MacLeod means Son of Leod. MacLeod comes from Mac Leòid, “son of Leod,” of Norse origin.
Where does the surname MacLeod come from?
MacLeod is a surname of Scottish origin.
What kind of surname is MacLeod?
MacLeod is a patronymic surname, derived from a father's or ancestor's given name.
What are other spellings of MacLeod?
Variant spellings of MacLeod include McLeod.
What are other Scottish surnames?
Other Scottish surnames include Anderson, Cameron, Campbell, Gordon, Grant, MacDonald.