Macleod

Macleod is a surname of Scottish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic MacLeòid, meaning "son of Leòd". The name Leòd is an old Norse personal name. The surname Macleod is common in the Hebrides and Isle of Skye, and there are two main branches of the clan: the Macleods of Harris and Dunvegan, and the Macleods of Lewis.

Origins[edit | edit source]

The progenitor of the Clan Macleod is believed to be Leòd, who lived in the 13th century. The two main branches of the Clan, the Macleods of Harris and Dunvegan, and the Macleods of Lewis, claim descent from Leòd. The Macleods of Lewis claim that their progenitor, Tormod, was a younger son of Leòd, while the Macleods of Harris and Dunvegan claim their progenitor, Torquil, was a younger son of Leòd.

Clan Macleod[edit | edit source]

The Clan Macleod is a Highland Scottish clan associated with the Isle of Skye. There are two main branches of the clan: the Macleods of Harris and Dunvegan, and the Macleods of Lewis. The Clan Macleod of Harris and Dunvegan, also known as Siol Tormod, is the larger of the two branches. The Clan Macleod of Lewis, also known as Siol Torquil, is the smaller of the two branches.

Notable people[edit | edit source]

There have been many notable people with the surname Macleod, including:

John James Rickard Macleod, (1876–1935), Scottish biochemist and physiologist. He shared the 1923 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Frederick Banting for the discovery of insulin.
Norman Macleod (1812–1872), Scottish clergyman and author.
Fiona Macleod, pseudonym of Scottish writer William Sharp (1855–1905).

See also[edit | edit source]

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