From an English surname meaning "cleric" or "scribe", from Old English clerec which originally meant "priest". A famous bearer of the surname was William Clark (1770-1838), an explorer of the west of North America. It was also borne by the American actor Clark Gable (1901-1960). Clark is derived from the Old English term “clerk”, used to describe any member of a religious order. Since members of the minor orders could marry, it became a surname for the families involved.
Clark Related Names Variant: Clarke
Clark Celebrities Clark Gable - actor, Clark Gaines - football player, Clark Harris - football player, Clark Johnson - actor,
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