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

McAdory, 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 McAdory surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McAdory in America

McAdory is the 26042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McAdory surname appeared 941 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 McAdory.

We can also compare 2010 data for McAdory 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 McAdory

The surname MCADORY has its origins in Scotland, where it first emerged in the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son of" and "adoradh" meaning "adoration" or "worship." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was particularly devout or religious.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MCADORY can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a collection of documents containing the names of Scottish landowners who swore fealty to King Edward I of England. This suggests that members of the MCADORY family were landowners in Scotland during this time period.

In the 16th century, a branch of the MCADORY family settled in the Scottish Highlands, particularly in the region of Argyll. Here, the name was often spelled as "McAdorie" or "McAdory." The Argyll region was known for its strong ties to the Clan Campbell, and it is possible that members of the MCADORY family were allied with this powerful clan.

One notable individual bearing the MCADORY name was Angus McAdory, a Scottish soldier who fought in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms during the 17th century. He is mentioned in several historical accounts as a skilled warrior and loyal supporter of the Royalist cause.

In the 18th century, the name MCADORY began to appear in various records in the Scottish Lowlands, particularly in the counties of Ayrshire and Renfrewshire. This suggests that members of the family had migrated from the Highlands to these more populous regions.

Another notable figure with the MCADORY name was Robert McAdory, born in 1752 in Ayrshire. He was a successful merchant and landowner, and his name appears in several business records and property deeds from the late 18th century.

As the centuries progressed, some members of the MCADORY family immigrated to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia. One such individual was John McAdory, who was born in Glasgow in 1820 and later settled in Ontario, Canada, where he became a prominent farmer and community leader.

In the United States, one of the earliest recorded instances of the MCADORY name can be found in the census records of Alabama in the mid-19th century. This suggests that members of the family had emigrated from Scotland to the American South during this time period.

Overall, the surname MCADORY has a rich history rooted in the Scottish Highlands, with branches of the family eventually spreading to other regions of Scotland and beyond. While the exact origin of the name remains somewhat uncertain, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, from soldiers and landowners to merchants and community leaders.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McAdory

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

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

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