Question: is clark an irish name?
Answer: Irish Surname - Clark or Clarke. The name Clery / O'Clery, often anglicised to Clarke or Clark, is one of the oldest surnames in Ireland. The surname is believed to derive from cleric, clerk, or scholar - one who can read and write. The Gaelic "Mac a' Chlerich/Cleireach", means son of the cleric or, sometimes, clerk.