McClave History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe surname McClave comes from the Irish name Mac Laithimh, from "flaitheamh" meaning "ruler." In Ulster the name is anglicized as MacClave and MacLave. In County Monaghan, however, the name is frequently mistranslated as Hand, since the name is phonetically similar to another Gaelic word "lamh" for "hand." Claffey is the most common variant in the midlands of Ireland. 1 Early Origins of the McClave familyThe surname McClave was first found in Ulster (Irish: Ulaidh). Early History of the McClave familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our McClave research. More information is included under the topic Early McClave History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. McClave Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Claffey, MacClaffey, MacClave, MacLave, Hand and others. Early Notables of the McClave familyMore information is included under the topic Early McClave Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: McClave Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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