mcleod
n. countablen. a common family name from Scotland. It is often used to name places or businesses founded by people with this name.
n. a Scottish surname of Gaelic origin, specifically associated with the Highlands and Islands. When capitalised, it functions as a proper name for individuals, clans, or geographic locations.
Professor McLeod is teaching the history class today.
The local library was named after the McLeod family, who donated the land over a century ago.
While the McLeod clan historically held vast territories in the Inner Hebrides, modern descendants of the lineage are now scattered across the global Scottish diaspora.
From Scottish Gaelic MacLeòid (“son of Leòd”), from Old Norse Liótr (“the Ugly (one)”), from Old Norse ljótr (“ugly, scary”). The combination tool was created in 1905 by Malcolm McLeod, a US Forest Service ranger.
As a proper noun, it is always capitalised; the plural form 'McLeods' refers to a family or group sharing the name.