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Clark Family History
Clark Genealogy & Family TreeClark is an English name first found in Northumberland, England, where the family held a seat since the 12th Century. It refers to “someone who works in matters of scholarly or religious importance” or “someone who can read or write.” It is the fourteenth most popular name in Scotland and Ireland, the 25th most popular name in the United States, and the 27th most popular in the United Kingdom. It has also recently become a popular given name (such as famous American actor Clark Gable or comic book alter ego of Superman, Clark Kent). Roots for this name can also be found in Scotland and Ireland. The family motto is Fortitudo meaning “Fortitude.”
Other spellings include “Clarke,” “Cleary,” “O’Clery,” “Clerke,” and “Clerk.” Notable people with the surname include American television personality Dick Clark (American Bandstand, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve), British writer Arthur C. Clarke (2001: A Space Odyssey), American singer/songwriter Guy Clark, and British actress Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones). The first Clark to come to America was Nic Clark in in New England in 1632.
Clark Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Hannah Clark -- --, 1711 December 0, 1818 Connecticut
- Myrtle A. Clark -- --, 1888 March 8, 1955 Ohio
- Drusilla A. Clark Vermont
- Herbert Spencer Clark -- --, 1903 December 0, 1986 Ontario
- Janie Margarite Clark -- --, 1896 March 14, 1982 New Brunswick
Clark Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Elmer Clark -- --, 1909 February 22, 1974 Oklahoma
- Porter Clark -- --, 1859 November 21, 1898 Utah
- Mehitable Clark -- --, 1690 December 0, 1765 Massachusetts
- Keziah Clark -- --, 1742 December 0, 1775 Pennsylvania
- Mary M Clark -- --, 1869 January 9, 1947 New Brunswick
