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

McAnarney, 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 McAnarney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McAnarney in America

McAnarney is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McAnarney surname appeared 135 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 McAnarney.

We can also compare 2010 data for McAnarney 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 McAnarney

The surname McAnarney is of Scottish origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is a variant of the Gaelic name MacAnairchinn, which means "son of the master of the herdsmen" or "son of the chief herdsman." This name suggests that the original bearers were involved in cattle herding or held a position overseeing herdsmen.

The name is believed to have originated in the Highlands of Scotland, particularly in the regions of Argyll and the Isles. In ancient records, the name appears with various spellings, including MacAnairchinn, MacAnarney, and McAnarney, reflecting the fluid nature of spelling conventions in those times.

One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland from the late 13th century, where the name MacAnarney is mentioned in connection with a land transaction. This record provides evidence of the name's existence during the reign of King Alexander III (1241-1286).

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name McAnarney was John McAnarney, a Scottish cleric who served as the Bishop of Argyll from 1551 to 1573. He played a significant role in the ecclesiastical affairs of the region during the turbulent period of the Scottish Reformation.

Another noteworthy McAnarney was Angus McAnarney, a Scottish warrior who fought alongside Robert the Bruce during the Scottish Wars of Independence in the early 14th century. He is recorded as having participated in the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, where the Scots achieved a decisive victory over the English forces.

In the 17th century, the McAnarney name appeared in the parish records of Kilcalmonell, Argyll, with several families bearing the name residing in the area. One prominent member was Donald McAnarney, a landowner and chieftain who was involved in local disputes and clan conflicts during the 1640s.

Moving into the 18th century, a notable figure was Archibald McAnarney, a Scottish poet and songwriter born in 1745. His works, though not widely known, were celebrated within his local community and reflected the cultural traditions of the Highlands.

Throughout history, the McAnarney surname has been closely tied to the rugged landscapes and clan dynamics of the Scottish Highlands, with its bearers contributing to the region's rich cultural tapestry as herdsmen, warriors, clergymen, and poets.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McAnarney

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

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

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