The surname Cleary has its origins in Ireland, derived from the Gaelic Ó Cléirigh or Mac Cleirigh, which translates to 'descendant or son of a cleric.' It reflects a historical connection to religious roles within Irish society. The name has been Anglicized in some instances to Clark, highlighting its adaptation in English-speaking regions. This surname is deeply rooted in Gaelic culture and history, emphasizing familial lineage and clerical associations.
The name Cleary, ranked #2280, was found 15980 times in the Census, which makes it moderately familiar. About 5 out of every 100,000 Americans share it.
Our database contains over 1231 people with the last name Cleary. This surname is most commonly found in Florida, New York, California. We have over 2 unique first names combined with the last name Cleary in our records. The most frequent first names associated with this surname are John, Michael.
Secure online payment:
+1 (877) 606-8787
Legal Disclaimer
As we are not a Consumer Reporting Agency and do not provide private investigator services you are prohibited under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) from using any information obtained from the Site/Searqle to determine their eligibility for Employment, Tenancy, Educational Admission or Benefits, Health insurance or any other insurance, Personal Credit, Loans or Insurance, Business Transactions initiated by an individual consumer, etc. You acknowledge and agree that you will not obtain or use any information for purposes that are prohibited under the FCRA. For more information governing permitted and prohibited uses, please review our Terms of Use and FCRA Notice & Obligations there.