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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Clark

Clark is commonly an English surname derived from Latin with connections to the Old English word ‘clerc’ meaning ‘priest.’ It also has its references from the Gaelic ‘Mac a’ Chlerich’ or ‘Cleireach’’’ referring to ‘son of the cleric,’ or ‘clerk.’ The name could also possibly have a Norman origin from Le Clerc, which can be interpreted as a learned person who can read and write accomplishments.

The surname is an occupational name linked to the word ‘clericus,’ which translates to ‘scribe,’ ‘secretary,’ or someone educated and scholarly within a religious order. During the medieval Christian Europe era, the clergy did most of the writing and secretarial work from where the name originated. The name persevered because the clergy was allowed to marry and have families.

The surname was first recorded in Hampshire and was used in English and Latin forms. The ‘Cleary,’ or ‘O’Clery’ surname was one of Ireland’s oldest surnames, later anglicized to Clarke or Clark. Clark is also an Americanized form of the Dutch surname “De Klerk” or Flemish “De Clerck” and even the French “Clerc.”

The variations of the name are Clerk and Clarke. Clark is more commonly used as a surname in the United States, whereas Clarke is found in England and is more common as a name in Ireland and Scotland.

The name has also been used in books and on television. In the American crime-comedy movie “We’re the Millers,” David Clark, played by Jason Sudeikis, was one of the main characters as the father. Tracy Clark is one of the characters who appeared in a few seasons of the CW primetime drama “90210。”

One of the most famous Clark characters is Clark Kent, the secret identity of the superheroSuperman。他是portrayed as respectful, brave, and having a strong moral compass. In literature, John T. Clark is a fictional character found in theRyanverse novelscreated by Tom Clancy.

Clark

Meaning A recordist; copyist; secretary; one who copies one data to the other

Gender Boy

Religion Christianity

Origin English

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How To Pronounce Clark?

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Famous People With The Name Clark

Clark AldrichAmerican author and practitioner for educational simulations and serious games. He won the industry award ‘Best Product of the Year’ in 2004 for his training simulations
Ronald Clark Duke IIIAmerican actor, comedian, and director known for his role Clark Green in the series ‘The Office’
William Clark GableAmerican film actor referred to as The King of Hollywood and was declared the seventh greatest male movie star of classic American cinema by the American Film Institute
Clark PetersonAmerican film producer and entertainment executive, produced the Academy Award-winning film Monster and is a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences
Clark A. SchrontzProfessional American football player, won a championship in the first National Football League with the Pittsburgh Stars and the 1903 World Series of Football
Clark Virgil Terry Jr.American swing and bebop trumpeter, composer, and educator, won over 250 awards and medals

Clark On The Popularity Chart

The popularity of the name has been increasing, whereas its ranking has decreased. Check the graphs below for a better understanding.

Popularity Over Time

The name Clark saw a considerable rise in popularity. From 335 babies per million in 2010, it went up to 868 babies per million sharing the name in 2015.

Source:Social Security Administration