Mackendrick
Son of the chief druid or son of the head of an ecclesiastical seminary.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 240 Americans carry the last name Mackendrick. That puts it at #84,748 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,428,143 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mackendrick surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
240
1 in 1,428,143
Census rank
#84,748
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
221
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 221 bearers of the surname Mackendrick in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 84748th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mackendrick, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mackendrick
The surname MACKENDRICK has its origins in the Scottish Highlands, with the name first emerging in the 13th century. It is derived from the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son of" and "endre," a personal name likely derived from the Old Norse name "Enderir." The name is thought to have originated in the region of Strathendrick, near the shores of Loch Lomond.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a collection of homage pledges to Edward I of England. The name appears as "Makendryk," indicating the fluid nature of surname spellings in that era. Similar variations, such as "Mackendryke" and "Mackendric," can be found in subsequent historical records from the 14th and 15th centuries.
The name has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. Sir John Mackendrick (1590-1663) was a Scottish lawyer and judge who served as Lord Advocate of Scotland from 1628 to 1635. Another prominent figure was Alexander Mackendrick (1912-1993), a Scottish-American film director and screenwriter best known for his work on the classic comedies "The Man in the White Suit" and "The Ladykillers."
In the literary realm, the name is associated with William Mackendrick (1802-1878), a Scottish poet and author who wrote extensively about the natural beauty of the Highlands. His works, such as "The Loch and the Glen," captured the essence of Scottish landscapes and traditions.
The surname also has ties to the Scottish Enlightenment, with James Mackendrick (1718-1808) being a notable figure in this intellectual movement. He was a philosopher and professor at the University of Glasgow, renowned for his contributions to moral philosophy and ethics.
Another significant individual bearing this surname was Sir John Mackendrick (1864-1938), a Scottish businessman and philanthropist. He made his fortune in the shipping industry and was instrumental in establishing the Mackendrick Trust, which provided educational opportunities for underprivileged children in Glasgow.
While the surname MACKENDRICK has its roots in the Scottish Highlands, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with descendants of the original bearers of the name making their mark in various fields, from law and academia to the arts and business.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mackendrick
Among Census respondents with the surname Mackendrick, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Mackendrick bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mackendrick surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.2%
- Two or more races3.6%
- Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Mackendrick surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,748 | #84,748 | 0.0% |
| Count | 221 | 221 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Mackendrick bearers went from 221 to 221 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #84,748 to #84,748.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Mackendrick
FAQ
Mackendrick surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Mackendrick?
The surname Mackendrick holds position #84,748 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 240 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Mackendrick surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mackendrick, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic (2.3%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.