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

Macken, 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 Macken surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Macken in America

Macken is the 30735th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Macken surname appeared 758 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 Macken.

We can also compare 2010 data for Macken 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 Macken

The surname Macken is of Irish and Scottish origin, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Gaelic personal name "Mac Con," which means "son of the hound." The earliest recorded spelling of the name was found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was listed as "Macchen."

The name Macken was predominantly found in the counties of Donegal, Derry, and Tyrone in Ulster, Ireland, as well as in the Highlands of Scotland. It is thought that the name may have originated from a clan or family that played a significant role in the region during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Thorfinn Macken, a Scottish nobleman who lived in the 13th century and was known for his involvement in the Wars of Scottish Independence. Another notable figure was Angus Macken, a 16th-century Scottish clan chief who was renowned for his military prowess and leadership during the Anglo-Scottish Wars.

In Ireland, the name Macken has been associated with several prominent individuals throughout history. One such individual was Seán Macken (1604-1678), an Irish soldier and landowner who fought for the Confederation of Kilkenny during the Irish Confederate Wars. Additionally, Patrick Macken (1683-1755) was a renowned Irish architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings, including parts of Trinity College Dublin.

Another significant bearer of the name was John Macken (1779-1853), an Irish politician and lawyer who served as a Member of Parliament for the Clogher constituency in the early 19th century. He was known for his advocacy of Catholic Emancipation and his efforts to reform the Irish legal system.

The name Macken has also been associated with various place names in Ireland and Scotland, such as Mackens Falls in County Donegal, Ireland, and Macken's Castle in Argyll, Scotland. These place names further highlight the historical significance and geographical distribution of the surname.

It is worth noting that the name Macken has undergone various spellings throughout history, including Mackens, MacKen, and McKen, among others. These variations often reflect regional dialects and linguistic influences over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Macken

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

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

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