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

McAndrew, 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 McAndrew surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of McAndrew in America

McAndrew is the 8013th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The McAndrew surname appeared 4,129 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname McAndrew.

We can also compare 2010 data for McAndrew 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 McAndrew

The surname McAndrew originated in Scotland, with its earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Gaelic "Mac Ghille Aindreis," meaning "son of the servant of Andrew." The name was initially concentrated in the regions of Argyll and Ayrshire.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, where it appears as "MacAnndrew." This historical record lists Scots who swore fealty to King Edward I of England after his conquest of Scotland.

In the 16th century, the name was often spelled as "MacAndrew" or "McAndrew." During this period, the McAndrews were prominent landowners in the Isle of Islay, part of the Inner Hebrides archipelago.

A notable figure bearing this surname was Andrew McAndrew (1670-1745), a Scottish merchant and landowner from Ayrshire. He played a significant role in the development of Glasgow's shipping industry and was a member of the prestigious Trades House.

Another prominent individual was John McAndrew (1826-1906), a Scottish-American industrialist and founder of the McAndrew Boiler and Forge Company in Pennsylvania. His company was a major supplier of boilers and machinery during the American Civil War.

In the literary world, Robert McAndrew (1889-1969) was a renowned Scottish poet and playwright. He is best known for his works exploring the lives and struggles of working-class people in Glasgow.

The name McAndrew also has connections to the military. Major General James McAndrew (1824-1888) was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War, serving with distinction in several major battles.

Lastly, William McAndrew (1834-1920) was a Scottish-American shipbuilder and naval architect. He founded the William McAndrew Shipyard in Pennsylvania, which built numerous vessels for the United States Navy and commercial clients.

While the surname McAndrew has Scottish roots, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand, reflecting the migration patterns of Scottish settlers and immigrants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name McAndrew

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

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

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