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

McAlmont, 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 McAlmont surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McAlmont in America

McAlmont is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McAlmont surname appeared 141 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 McAlmont.

The history of the last name McAlmont

The surname MCALMONT is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic "Mac Almont" or "Mac Almonte," meaning "son of the great or shining one." This name can be traced back to the early 12th century in the Scottish Highlands, particularly in the regions of Argyll and Perthshire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MCALMONT can be found in the Ragman Rolls, a collection of homage pledges to Edward I of England in the late 13th century. The document lists a "Johannes de Almont" from the county of Stirling.

In the 16th century, the MCALMONT name appeared in various parish records and charters throughout Scotland. Notable individuals from this period include John McAlmont (c. 1520-1590), a prominent landowner in Argyll, and Robert McAlmont (c. 1560-1635), a clergyman and scholar from Glasgow.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the MCALMONT name was associated with several influential families in the Scottish Lowlands. James McAlmont (1630-1702), a wealthy merchant from Edinburgh, was instrumental in establishing trade routes between Scotland and the American colonies.

In the 19th century, the MCALMONT name gained prominence in the literary world. Robert McAlmont (1810-1888), a renowned Scottish poet and essayist, was celebrated for his works that explored the rich cultural heritage of the Highlands.

The MCALMONT name has also been linked to several notable figures in the fields of science and exploration. Sir Alexander McAlmont (1820-1892), a renowned geologist and explorer, made significant contributions to the mapping of the Canadian Arctic. His contemporary, Mary McAlmont (1825-1905), was a pioneering botanist and one of the first female members of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Other notable individuals bearing the MCALMONT surname include:

1. William McAlmont (1745-1820), a Scottish-American Revolutionary War soldier and landowner in Virginia.
2. George McAlmont (1865-1942), a Scottish businessman and philanthropist who funded the construction of several schools and hospitals in Glasgow.
3. Bessie McAlmont (1885-1968), a prominent Scottish suffragette and advocate for women's rights.
4. Sir Ian McAlmont (1920-2005), a renowned Scottish architect known for his innovative designs and contributions to urban planning.
5. Colin McAlmont (1938-2021), a celebrated Scottish actor and stage performer who appeared in numerous productions at the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McAlmont

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

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 McAlmont 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.

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

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