The surname Clark is of occupational origin, deriving from the medieval term cleric, clerk or scholar. When found in Ireland and Scotland it may derive from the Gaelic "mac an cleireach"; son of the cleric or clerk. In Medieval times the man who sold items was the merchant, the man who kept the books was the clerk or clark. Clark is the 25th most popular name in the United States. Notable bearers of the surname Clark include Abraham Clark born in 1726. He was an American Founding father and Politician. He was a delegate to the Continental Congress where he signed the Declaration of Independence. Abraham later served in US House of Representatives representing his native state of New Jersey until his death in 1794.
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