Find out how popular the last name MacAlma is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named MacAlma.

MacAlma, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the MacAlma surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of MacAlma in America

MacAlma is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The MacAlma surname appeared 190 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname MacAlma.

We can also compare 2010 data for MacAlma to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name MacAlma

The surname MACALMA originated in Scotland during the medieval period, with the earliest recorded examples dating back to the 12th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son of" and "alma" meaning "saint," suggesting that the name may have been given to the son of a revered figure or someone associated with the church.

One of the earliest known bearers of the MACALMA name was Angus MACALMA, a Scottish nobleman who lived in the late 12th century. Records show that he owned lands in the Scottish Highlands and was a prominent figure in the local community.

In the 13th century, the MACALMA name appeared in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, which were financial records kept by the Scottish government. This suggests that the family had established themselves as landowners and were involved in matters of taxation and governance.

During the 14th century, the MACALMA clan was known to have lived in the region of Argyll, which is located in the western part of Scotland. One notable member of the clan was Donald MACALMA, who was born around 1320 and served as a warrior under Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence.

In the 15th century, the MACALMA name was found in various charters and legal documents throughout Scotland, indicating that the family had maintained their status and influence over the centuries. One such document mentions a Sir William MACALMA, who was granted lands in Perthshire in the year 1487.

By the 16th century, the MACALMA name had spread to other parts of Scotland, including the Highlands and the Lowlands. One prominent figure from this period was Finlay MACALMA, who was born in 1542 and served as a minister in the Church of Scotland. He is remembered for his contributions to the Scottish Reformation and his efforts to promote education in rural areas.

Throughout its history, the MACALMA surname has been associated with notable individuals from various walks of life, including soldiers, clergy members, and landowners. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its Scottish roots and connection to the Gaelic language remain an integral part of its rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name MacAlma

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname MacAlma.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for MacAlma was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of MacAlma has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name MacAlma was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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