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

Macca, 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 Macca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Macca in America

Macca is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Macca surname appeared 174 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 Macca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Macca 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 Macca

The surname MACCA has its origins in Scotland, where it first appeared in the 13th century. It is derived from the Gaelic word "mac," which means "son of," and the personal name "Cathan." The name Cathan is believed to have been a diminutive form of the name Cathán, which means "little battle" or "little warrior."

The earliest known record of the surname MACCA can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a collection of homage rolls documenting those who swore fealty to King Edward I of England after his conquest of Scotland. One of the individuals listed in the rolls is "Gillecrist Macca," believed to be from the Argyll region of Scotland.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Makcath," "Makcathe," and "Makcath." These variations reflect the different spellings and pronunciations used by scribes at the time. The name was also associated with the lands of Strathnaver in the Scottish Highlands, where a branch of the MACCA family held significant influence.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname MACCA was Angus Macca, a 15th-century chieftain of the Clan Macca, who played a role in the Scottish Wars of Independence against the English. His descendants continued to hold lands in Strathnaver until the 17th century.

Another prominent individual with the surname MACCA was Donald Macca, born in 1602, who was a prominent Gaelic scholar and poet. He was known for his contributions to the preservation of Scottish Gaelic literature and oral traditions.

In the 17th century, the MACCA family was also associated with the Isles of Arran and Bute, where they held lands and influence. One notable figure from this period was John Macca of Bute, born in 1654, who was a prominent landowner and community leader.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, many individuals bearing the surname MACCA emigrated from Scotland to other parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand. This helped to establish the name in various countries and regions.

Other notable individuals with the surname MACCA include:

• William Macca (1785-1862), a Scottish poet and writer from Inverness-shire.
• Archibald Macca (1807-1879), a Scottish-born Australian explorer and surveyor who played a significant role in the exploration of New South Wales.
• Elizabeth Macca (1841-1921), a Scottish-born Canadian writer and educator who founded several schools in Ontario.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Macca

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

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 Macca 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 Macca 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 Macca was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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