2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mackeprang
A surname of Scottish origin referring to a person from a coastal region or shore.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Mackeprang. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mackeprang surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Mackeprang in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mackeprang, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mackeprang
The surname MACKEPRANG is believed to have originated in Scotland, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. The name is likely derived from a combination of the Gaelic word "mac," meaning "son of," and the word "keprang," which may have been a personal name or a reference to a particular location or occupation.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name MACKEPRANG can be found in the "Exchequer Rolls of Scotland" from the late 16th century. These records document various transactions and legal proceedings involving individuals with this surname, suggesting that the name was already well-established in certain regions of Scotland by that time.
In the 17th century, the name MACKEPRANG appears in several parish registers and census records, particularly in the Scottish Highlands and Hebrides Islands. This indicates that the name was prevalent among Highland clans and families during this period.
The earliest known bearer of the MACKEPRANG surname was Iain MACKEPRANG, who was born in the village of Glenfinnan, Inverness-shire, in 1612. He was a renowned piper and is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time for his contributions to Highland music and culture.
Another notable figure was Angus MACKEPRANG (1685-1756), a Scottish soldier who fought in the Jacobite Risings of the early 18th century. He was a staunch supporter of the House of Stuart and played a significant role in the Battle of Culloden in 1746.
In the 18th century, the MACKEPRANG surname can be found in various land records and property deeds in the Scottish counties of Argyll, Inverness-shire, and Ross-shire. This suggests that the name was associated with landowners and prominent families in these regions.
One of the most famous bearers of the MACKEPRANG surname was Flora MACKEPRANG (1772-1848), a Scottish heroine who played a crucial role in aiding the escape of Bonnie Prince Charlie after the Battle of Culloden. Her act of bravery earned her a place in Scottish folklore and history.
In the 19th century, the MACKEPRANG surname began to spread beyond Scotland as members of the clan emigrated to other parts of the British Empire and beyond. John MACKEPRANG (1815-1892), for example, was a successful merchant and entrepreneur who settled in Cape Town, South Africa, and established a thriving business empire.
Overall, the surname MACKEPRANG has a rich history deeply rooted in Scottish culture, tradition, and heritage. While its exact origins remain uncertain, the name has been associated with notable figures, events, and places throughout the centuries, cementing its place in the tapestry of Scottish history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mackeprang
Among Census respondents with the surname Mackeprang, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Mackeprang bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Mackeprang surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.5% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino7.5% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mackeprang
Mackeprang appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-10 bearers (-8.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,531 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.5%) | Down 9,531 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mackeprang surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #151,639 | -6.7% |
| Count | 117 | 107 | -8.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mackeprang bearers went from 117 to 107 (-8.5% change). The surname moved down 9,531 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #151,639.
FAQ
Mackeprang surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mackeprang?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Mackeprang. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Mackeprang?
Mackeprang ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Mackeprang. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Mackeprang.
Has Mackeprang become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mackeprang went from 117 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Mackeprang?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mackeprang, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mackeprang in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mackeprang appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.5%), Hispanic (7.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mackeprang (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mackeprang mean?
A surname of Scottish origin referring to a person from a coastal region or shore. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mackeprang (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Mackeprang?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Mackeprang at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.